PBS
Taotie: The Mystery of Chinese Mythology’s Famous Glutton
This influential ancient monster from Chinese mythology predates the written word. Inspired by ancient bronze and jade iconography detailing the face of a bulging-eyed, gapping-mouthed beast, the Taotie creature is both mysterious and...
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 Emperor Born in Prison | The Life & Times of Emperor Xuan
Hi, you've reached the part of the description where I recount the contents of the video to see if it affects how widely the video is distributed. Talking about things like Chinese history, the history of China, and how Xuan of Han was a...
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...
Jack Rackam
The Cut Sleeve: Romance in Ancient China
Today’s story is actually quite wholesome. It’s 4 BCE in China, and the young emperor has become absolutely smitten with a minor official named Dong Xian. Everyone pretty much assumes they were an item because of a very famous story...
Religion for Breakfast
The Real Meaning of Yin & Yang
Explore the concept of Yin and Yang - the ancient Chinese philosophy that highlights the balance of opposing forces in the universe. In this video, we'll delve into the meaning of Yin and Yang, how they are represented in the famous...
Learning Mole
The Great Wall of China
In this video we explore the Great Wall of China and the great efforts it took to build it.
AllTime 10s
10 Greatest Warriors In History
Your history teachers may have shied away from them, but history is full of murderous maniacs psychopathically cleaving their way into legend. From a love-smitten viking to ferocious farmer to a man with actual freaking sword-arms, these...
OverSimplified
Three Kingdoms
Three Kingdoms - Ancient China making Game of Thrones look like a Dr Seuss book
Weird History
How One Man Lead a 1 Million Peasant Revolt
During the mid-19th century in China, a series of revolts against the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) raged, devastating the landscape and claiming millions of lives. The Nian Rebellion (1851-1869) in the east and north of China had ties to a...
Five Thousand Years
The Tao of Doing Business: Chinese Business Ethics
In today’s video, let’s take a look at how to do business according to ancient Chinese wisdom. And let’s learn from the wealthiest man from Chinese history on how he managed his wealth.
Five Thousand Years
How to Wear Hanfu: Songku (宋褲) from the Song Dynasty
Songku (宋褲) and Beizi (褙子) are typical Song Dynasty women’s hanfu garments. This video will show you a step-by-step tutorial on how to wear Songku and Beizi. I will also talk about each individual pieces as well as the history behind...
Five Thousand Years
Laba Festival: the Start of the Chinese New Year Celebration
Traditionally, Chinese people begin preparing for the Chinese new year starting from the Laba Festival, which falls on the eighth day of the twelfth month in the traditional Chinese calendar. This year it’s on January 10th, 2022. What...
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...
Wonderscape
Ancient China: Rulers and Inventions
This video discusses the influential rulers and inventions of ancient China, specifically focusing on the Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties. It explores the impact of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, who unified China and implemented changes in...