The Silk Roads: A Network Rather Than One Opening Day
The Silk Roads were networks of land and maritime exchange, rather than one road opened in a single ceremony.
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Key events and dynasties that shaped modern China — timelines, facts, and references.
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Song Dynasties: Northern and Southern Chronology
The Met dates the Song dynasties to 960–1279 CE, separating Northern and Southern Song.
Northern and Southern Dynasties: State the Chronological Convention
The Northern and Southern Dynasties period is a framework for studying overlapping states and traditions.
China’s Space Programme: A Chang’e-6 Milestone
Chang’e-6’s returner reached Earth on 25 June 2024 with samples collected from the Moon’s far side.
Su Shi: Studying a Documented Letter
Su Shi’s Jiangshang letter provides a specific object through which to study the writer and calligrapher.
Sui Dynasty: A 581–618 Chronological Reference
The Met’s timeline dates the Sui dynasty to 581–618 CE.
The Summer Palace: Beijing's Imperial Garden
The Summer Palace combines lakes, hills and buildings within an imperial garden shaped by construction, destruction and restoration.
Sun Yat-sen: A Dated 1912 Appointment
Sun Yat-sen took office as provisional president in Nanjing on 1 January 1912.
Sunzi and The Art of War: Identify the Text Before Quoting
Sunzi, also romanized Sun Tzu, is traditionally associated with The Art of War.
Tang Dynasty: Dates and Object-Based Study
The Met’s timeline dates the Tang dynasty to 618–907 CE.
Ta’er Temple: Butter Sculpture and Heritage Context
Ta’er Temple in Qinghai is associated with butter sculpture, murals and appliqué textile work.
Temple of Heaven: An Imperial Ritual Complex in Beijing
The Temple of Heaven is an imperial ritual complex in Beijing, founded in the first half of the fifteenth century.