The Han Dynasty is one of the great dynasties in Chinese history, encompassing nearly four hundred years of expansion and consolidation which coincided with the period of the Roman republic and empire in the West. The period is usually...

CNN offers great links to information about China. Student can click on the Imperial icon to access information about ancient China: timelines, dynasties, maps, archaeological treasures and inventions.

Very detailed look at the country of China. Find information ranging from the ancient dynasties to present day.

This virtual exhibition project discusses many aspects of ancient Chinese history, including ancestral worship, weaponry, sacrifice, the Shang Dynasty, gods, the Chou Dynasty, burials, Emperor Shihuangdi, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism.

A WebQuest that explores the Silk Road and its history.

In depth description of the great bronze age of China. Also includes chronology.

Information about historical and other sites in China that have been declared World Heritage Sites. Photos, virtual tours, and maps are available for sites like the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Great Wall, the Chengde Mountain Resort,...

This article describes the early excavation successes of the American-Chinese archaeological partnership, the Anyang Project.

This slide presentation provides an in-depth look at the Indian, Chinese and Mediterranean world's development from river valleys into classic civilizations. Early river valleys and classic civilizations are described on a broad spectrum...

Article provides a brief description of China's first female historian and her writings and her life. Provides informations about her teachings and philosophies.

This site contains a timeline of the silk road. Links are provided for the more important events that occurred.