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Taizong's Campaigns Against the Xiyu States
A map illustrating the campaigns of Tang Dynasty emperor Taizong (r. 626-649 CE) against the Xiyu states in China.
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Emperor Taizong
A painted silk scroll depicting Taizong, second emperor during the Tang Dynasty of China, r. 626-649 CE. (National Palace Museum, Taipei)
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Horse of Emperor Taizong
A relief slab from the tomb of Tang Dynasty emperor Taizong showing one of his horses. c. 650 CE, Zhaoling, China. (University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Philadelphia)
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Tang Dynasty Provinces c. 742 CE
The provinces of the Tang Dynasty c. 742 CE. The Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) is regularly cited as the greatest imperial dynasty in ancient Chinese history. It was a golden age of reform and cultural advancement, which lay the groundwork for...
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Wu Zetian: the First and Only Empress of Imperial China
Wu Zetian was born in 624 CE to a wealthy family, and her father encouraged her to learn how to read and write, as well as how to play music, the art of public speaking, and how to compose poetry, even though these skills were usually reserved...
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Golden Age: Tang Dynasty China History & Music
This short video features traditional Chinese music accompanying Chinese art and landscapes which reflect the Tang Dynasty of China (618-907 CE). There is no narration and this is not an `educational' video. It is just a beautiful experience...
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China in the Tang Dynasty
This video covers the history of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE). It is less than 25 minutes long but very comprehensive and includes a section in the beginning on the Silk Road and how it influenced Chinese culture. Recommended for anyone...
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82nd & Fifth: Tang Dynasty Figure
http://82nd-and-fifth.metmuseum.org/she Explore this object: http://82nd-and-fifth.metmuseum.org/figure-of-a-seated-court-lady-china-2010.120 "It also tells us a lot about human nature, about this constant and eternal pursuit of beauty."...
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An Audience with Taizong by Yan Liben
A 7th century CE court scene showing Emperor Taizong (r. 626-649 CE) receiving a Tibetan ambassador. By the famed Tang dynasty court painter Yan Liben (c. 600-673 CE).
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Most Popular Gods & Goddesses of Ancient China
There were over 200 gods and goddesses worshipped throughout ancient China, but if one were to count every deity or spirit, the number would be over 1,000. Each town, village, city, field, farm, and sometimes even separate plot in a graveyard...