Learning Mole
I WONDER - Who Ruled In Ancient China?
This video is answering the question of who ruled in ancient China.
Curated Video
Ancient China | 5 MINUTES
Ancient China boasts the longest lasting empire in history and is conveniently divided into periods called Dynasties, which are lines of kings or emperors from a single family.
Jack Rackam
The Man Behind China's Golden Age | The Life & Times of Emperor Wu
I thought it’s time I really take the plunge into ancient China, by which of course I mean I did a bunch of research for Matt over at Useful Charts about the country’s past and had to desperately restrain myself from making a 52-part...
Jack Rackam
The Man who Reversed 1,000 Years of History | The Life & Times of Wang Mang
Hey, hidey ho there, how ya doin, welcome to part three of this here Han dynasty trilogy. If you haven’t seen the first two I highly recommend it, if not don’t worry about it, all you need to know: This guy is Han Wudi, he ruled China...
Curated Video
China, Beijing -The Forbidden City
Constructed from 1406 to 1420, the complex consists of 980 buildings and covers over 180 acres. The palace exemplifies traditional Chinese palatial architecture, and has influenced cultural and architectural developments in East Asia and...
IT'S HISTORY
Imperial China is born! - The Qin and Han Dynasty l HISTORY OF CHINA
Some linguists say, the name of today's China originates from the name of the Qin dynasty. Marking the beginning of the age of empire in China and founded by Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of imperial China. Qin arrange for the first...
Five Thousand Years
9 Chinese Hacks to Cool Down Naturally in Summer
The first modern electrical air conditioning unit was not invented until 1902. Have you ever wondered how ancient people survived summer heat with no refrigerators, no electric fans, and no air conditioners? Here are 9 brilliant summer...
Curated Video
The Fuzzy Origins of the Giant Panda
How does a bear -- which is a member of the order Carnivora -- evolve into an herbivore? Despite how it looks, nothing about the history of the giant panda is black and white.
Step Back History
The Zhou Dynasty
This week we are going to look at the Zhou Dynasty, the longest living of the ancient Chinese Dynasties. How can you make a country as big and diverse as China stay together for almost 800 years? Well, let's talk about harnessing the...
Step Back History
Was Mulan Real?
Mulan is one of the cultural pillars of a millennial westerner's upbringing. But, where does this story come from? How did we go from an ancient ballad to a movie with Eddie Murphy?
Jack Rackam
What did Confucius Actually Do? | The Life & Times of Confucius
Love weird and wacky history? So Confucianism is sort of a big deal, it's been the guiding principle of one of the largest empires on the planet for some 2000 years, but when was the last time you heard anything about Confucius himself?...
TED Talks
TED: The Chinese zodiac, explained | ShaoLan
A quarter of the world's population cares a lot about the Chinese zodiac. even if you don't believe in it, you'd be wise to know how it works, says technologist and entrepreneur ShaoLan Hseuh. In this fun, informative talk, ShaoLan...
Wonderscape
Holiday Kids: All About Chinese New Year
In this video, the teacher explains the significance and traditions of Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. The video covers topics such as the lunar calendar, the legend behind Chinese New Year, the Chinese Zodiac, the...
Extra Credits
Urbino - The Light of Italy: Federico da Montefeltro - Extra History
Federico da Montefeltro shone brightly as the "Light of Italy," one of many torches that helped light the flame of Renaissance. He made his name as a wily yet honest mercenary captain, but he also ruled as prince of the small, remote...
NativLang
What Genghis Khan's Mongolian Sounded Like - and how we know
Genghis Khan? Or Chinggis Khaan? Maybe Khagan? History's most famous conqueror kept many secrets. Yet with some clever linguistic investigation, we can reanimate the sounds of his language. Become my patron:...
TED-Ed
Zen KōAns: Unsolvable Enigmas Designed to Break Your Brain
Why do people attempt to explain the unexplainable? Scholars explore the topic by learning about ancient philosophical thought experiements known as kōans. After watching a brief yet informative video, pupils answer questions and engage...