LibGuides: Ancient China: Overview

The Han Dynasty

Achievements of the Han Dynasty
The thirst for new knowledge, ambitious experimentation, and unstinting intellectual enquiry are hallmarks of Han culture.

University of Columbia
This reliable site from the University of Columbia contains a great deal of information about Ancient China.
Use the search box to explore the site.

List of Rulers of China
From the MET Museum comes a list of dynasties and rulers.

ISBN: 9781420247169

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Astronomical Clock: The Story of China (PBS)
Explore the work and legacy of Su Song in this clip from The Story of China.

On-site access for MCC students and teachers.

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China in 1000 CE: The Most Advanced Society in the World
Information on the following inventions:
- printing and movable type
- ship building and the compass
- gunpowder
- mechanical clock
Use the Technology drop down menu to explore these inventions.
China's Age of Invention
Printing, paper money, porcelain, tea, restaurants, gunpowder, the compass—the number of things that Chinese of the Song Dynasty (A.D. 960-1280) gave to the world is mind-boggling.

History and Maps: China Dynasty Guide
Explore each dynasty and the region of China