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The crossbow was introduced into Chinese warfare during the Warring States period (481-221 BCE). Developing over the centuries into a more powerful and accurate weapon, the crossbow also came in versions light...

Watch this ancient Chinese scribe figure out how to use a fixed set of characters to write limitless words in his language. How? By combining meaning writing (logographs) and...

This video describes the various religions of China throughout the dynasties, and associated beliefs.

This video describes the various hairstyles throughout the Chinese dynasties.

This video describes the various makeup routines present throughout Chinese history.

This video describes the various fashion practices of ancient China across the dynasties.

Thus video is a short lecture on the religions of ancient China.

Explores ancient Buddhist cave shrines in China, including why the sites were created and the major sponsors and patrons.

The bow was the most common weapon in ancient Chinese warfare and the skill of using it was the most esteemed martial art for millennia. Archers were used as infantry, chariot riders, and cavalry over the centuries...

Although the bow and crossbow were the weapons of choice for much of China's history, the sword played its part, especially when warriors were forced to dismount and face the enemy at close quarters. Widely used...