This great website is an interactive from the British Museum. You can explore via a theme or click on the globe at the bottom of the picture to take you to an A-Z list of topics. You find Ancient China at the top of the list!
Here you can explore a Chinese tomb, ancient Chinese crafts, silk and early writing.
The video and link below will give you an overview of the geography of China and how it affected the history of China.
Qin Shi Huangdi First Emperor of Qin Dynasty Image from: Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. |
The British Museum China unearths ruined palace near terracotta army Terra-Cotta Army Protects First Emperor's Tomb
Take a look at this video from Awesome Stories. There is a National Geographic show in 5 parts on Youtube. It is called Secrets of the First Emperor and the first part is here. You will be able to locate the others yourself. The First Emperor of China and his life and accomplishments are the subject of this 8:25 min long video. A very good overview with many insights into the forces that moulded him. |
Image from: Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest |
Here are some links to eplore: A Biography - with video links |
These sites cover more than one dynasty.
History of China - Zhou Dynasty - covers agriculture, handicraft, eastern and western Zhou, Qu Yuan and the decline of the empire.
The Mandate of Heaven - information about the ancient Chinese philosophical concept.
History of China - Qin Dynasty - includes Zhao Gao, Li Si, Shang Reform and more
Qin Dynasty - a detailed article
Song Dynasty in China - covers the economic revolution, technology, cities, Confuciansim and the outside world.
Legacy of Ancient China - there are many links here.
Travel China Guide The video below is about the building of the Great Wall of China.
China Knowledge - explore the links on the right.