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Chinese Inventions

by Javyair in Society, October 22, 2009
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Here are a few notable inventions of the Chinese:

The Silk Road

by Writer9 in History, January 17, 2009
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The Silk Road started out as a very short trade route that connected the main cities of China to the surrounding regions.

Fall of Ming and Rise of Qing Dynasty

by Ebey Soman in History, November 6, 2008
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A Quick overview of the Ming Dynasty’s fall and the rise of Qing Dynasty and the Chinese relations with the Europeans during the early 1700s.

Roman Silk Road and the Cinnamon Land

by balisunset in History, August 31, 2008
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Much of Rome’s trade with other countries centered around spices. These were acquired over the Silk Road to China and the sea routes from India and Africa.

15 Wonderful Inventions and Discoveries by the Ancient Chinese

by valli in History, August 10, 2008
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Until 1400 AD, China was a scientifically and technologically advanced nation and a superpower. Believe it or not, many of the tools we use today were discovered or invented by Chinese. Here is a list of 15 such things.

Clothing in the Tang Dynasty

by John Walsh in History, June 13, 2008
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What did people make clothing from during China’s Golden Age?

Traditional Anniversary Gifts

by Maggie May Barry in Relationships, February 29, 2008
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If your anniversary is coming up, or if a happy couple in your life is nearing a particular date, you would do well to choose a gift accordingly, and bestow the good luck and celebration well deserved.

Silk Routes

by Bourgadorade in History, October 24, 2007
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In what ways did the network of trade routes called the silk roads make life during the classical era a significantly different from life in the preclassical world? Consider all the different effects and the various cultures involved.

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