The Terracotta Warriors and the First Qin Emperor's Mausoleum
The terracotta figures form part of the first Qin emperor's funerary complex; the archaeological discovery dates to 1974.
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Key events and dynasties that shaped modern China — timelines, facts, and references.
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Three Kingdoms: Chronology and Historical Reading
The Met’s chronology dates the Three Kingdoms period to 220–265 CE.
Tu Youyou: The 2015 Nobel Recognition
Tu Youyou received a share of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries concerning a therapy against malaria.
Wang Xizhi: Studying a Later Rubbing
A later rubbing of Wang Xizhi’s calligraphy is evidence of transmission, not an original fourth-century manuscript.
China’s War of Resistance: State the Period Clearly
China’s War of Resistance against Japanese aggression is presented as 1931–1945 in the memorial institution’s historical account.
Xia and Erlitou: Archaeology, Texts and Interpretation
Claims connecting the Xia dynasty with archaeological evidence need their reasoning and source made explicit.
The 1911 Revolution: A Wuchang Reference
The Wuchang uprising began on 10 October 1911.
Yuan Dynasty: A Chronological Starting Point
The Met dates the Yuan dynasty to 1271–1368 CE.
Yuan Longping: Hybrid Rice Research and Team Contributions
Yuan Longping is associated with the development of hybrid rice research.
Yungang Grottoes: Buddhist Cave Art in Datong
Yungang in Datong preserves Buddhist cave sculpture from the fifth and sixth centuries, including the group known as Tan Yao's Five Caves.
Zheng He: A Ming Maritime Commander
Zheng He led seven ocean expeditions for the Ming court between 1405 and 1433.
Zheng He’s Voyages: Reading a Route and Its Evidence
The Ming voyages associated with Zheng He took place between 1405 and 1433.