World History
Here's a great Michael Wood documentary about China. The first 15 minutes, which I plan to show tomorrow, cover Shang and Zhou China, Confucianism and Daoism. Michael Wood also produced the The Story of India, from which the clip in the post below came.
- Printing Invention In China
Printing Invention in China Paper and printing were both invented by the Chinese, with immense importance for the advancement of civilization in China and worldwide. Papermaking was invented in China around 100 c.e. The technology spread to the Muslim...
- Daily Life In Ancient China
Daily Life in Ancient China - This site geared towards children which describes itself as, "Learn about Taoism with Winnie-the-Pooh. Explore daily life in 4 Chinese Dynasties. Read things written in BC times. Take a quick look at 11,000 years of ancient...
- Why Did The Indus Civilization Disappear?
Why did the ancient Indian city of Mohendjodaro disappear? Michael Wood explores the answer to this question in this excellent five minute clip from his documentary, The Story of India....
- The Modern Silk Road: Hauling New Treasure
The Silk Road of camels and caravanserais that once connected China and Rome faded sometime in the 14th century. Hewlett Packard is bringing the trading route back to life! They revived the route, according to the New York Times, as "an overland alternative...
- The Story Of Sanskrit
The Story of Sanskrit from from Michael Palin's "The Story of India." It's only 4 1/2 minutes....
World History
The Origins of Civilization: China The Mandate of Heaven
Here's a great Michael Wood documentary about China. The first 15 minutes, which I plan to show tomorrow, cover Shang and Zhou China, Confucianism and Daoism. Michael Wood also produced the The Story of India, from which the clip in the post below came.
- Printing Invention In China
Printing Invention in China Paper and printing were both invented by the Chinese, with immense importance for the advancement of civilization in China and worldwide. Papermaking was invented in China around 100 c.e. The technology spread to the Muslim...
- Daily Life In Ancient China
Daily Life in Ancient China - This site geared towards children which describes itself as, "Learn about Taoism with Winnie-the-Pooh. Explore daily life in 4 Chinese Dynasties. Read things written in BC times. Take a quick look at 11,000 years of ancient...
- Why Did The Indus Civilization Disappear?
Why did the ancient Indian city of Mohendjodaro disappear? Michael Wood explores the answer to this question in this excellent five minute clip from his documentary, The Story of India....
- The Modern Silk Road: Hauling New Treasure
The Silk Road of camels and caravanserais that once connected China and Rome faded sometime in the 14th century. Hewlett Packard is bringing the trading route back to life! They revived the route, according to the New York Times, as "an overland alternative...
- The Story Of Sanskrit
The Story of Sanskrit from from Michael Palin's "The Story of India." It's only 4 1/2 minutes....