Although myth indicates that Japan was founded in 660 BCE by Emperor Jimmu, the first clear records concerning Japan are provided by the Chinese almost one thousand years later, in the third century CE. Since its beginnings, Japan has...

While human civilization was getting started in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, there was also a lot of activity in Asia. The Indus Valley civilization of India and Pakistan as well as Chinese civilization around the Yellow River...

Timeline of Asian History Foldout Chart

Chinese Emperors Family Tree | Qin Dynasty to Qing Dynasty (221 BCE - 1912 CE)

Salt Trade and Rebellion in Medieval China

Battle of Talas, 751 AD Part 2/2

Battle of Talas, 751 AD Part 1/2

Greatest Asian Dynasties | Top 10 Countdown

Korean Kings Family Tree

It's almost the Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival. It's one of the biggest holidays in China and the surrounding countries.



But do you know why people celebrate this day? And where did it get its

name...

Why did Manichaeism fail and where was it popular in the west?<br/>
Where is Islam situated in China and when did it <br/>come there?
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 3

In ancient China, there’s a history of people wearing vests to keep warm during seasonal changes. It was believed that hanfu vest was first developed around 2,000 years ago and later doubled as a fashion statement as time went...

What were they looking for in China? Where could the Jewish presence be found in China in the past?<br/>
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 6

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the An Lushan Rebellion

There are two types of Ruqun if categorized by where the skirt is tied - one with the skirt tied above the chest, and the other one is tied on the waist.



During the Tang Dynasty, other than the iconic Qixiong Ruqun, a...

What were the major religions that moved along the silk roads? What items moved from west to east?<br/>
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 1

How well received was this form of religion and why did the Mongols favor it? What was Xi'an like during the Tang dynasty?<br/>
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 4

While the word "noodle" comes from the German word "nudel," the food itself comes from China! Learn about the history of noodles and try making a recipe with chow mein noodles.

Playing cards were invented in ancient China and eventually spread to other countries through trade. This video shows different variations and designs of playing cards, highlighting how they have become an integral part of various games...

Chinese costume drama 'The Empress of China' was a huge commercial success. Fan Bingbing portrayed Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history.



This drama used extravagant and revealing costumes to attract...

What is the marking on Mulan’s forehead? Does it mean anything? Is it accurate to history?



I'm wearing Tang Dynasty style hanfu Qixi

ong Ruqun.

Hanfu, meaning Han Chinese Clothing, or as I'd like to call it Han...

How did Buddhism come into China? How did the texts survive for so long throughout the centuries? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 2

What is known of this religion in China? What motivated Christian rulers in the west to send missionaries to China and why? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 5

Qixiong Ruqun or Chest-High Ruqun (齊胸襦裙) is a typical Tang Dynasty women’s hanfu. This video will show you a step-by-step tutorial on how to wear Qixiong Ruqun. I will also talk about each individual pieces as well as the history...