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  1. Three 9th-century crucibles from Guangzhou just pushed the archaeological record of Chinese brass-making back nearly 600 years, and the evidence points to the sea, not the Silk Road, as the route knowledge traveled. #Archaeometallurgy #ChineseArchaeology #TangDynasty anthropology.net/p/three-small

  2. Three 9th-century crucibles from Guangzhou just pushed the archaeological record of Chinese brass-making back nearly 600 years, and the evidence points to the sea, not the Silk Road, as the route knowledge traveled. #Archaeometallurgy #ChineseArchaeology #TangDynasty anthropology.net/p/three-small

  3. Three 9th-century crucibles from Guangzhou just pushed the archaeological record of Chinese brass-making back nearly 600 years, and the evidence points to the sea, not the Silk Road, as the route knowledge traveled. #Archaeometallurgy #ChineseArchaeology #TangDynasty anthropology.net/p/three-small

  4. Three 9th-century crucibles from Guangzhou just pushed the archaeological record of Chinese brass-making back nearly 600 years, and the evidence points to the sea, not the Silk Road, as the route knowledge traveled. #Archaeometallurgy #ChineseArchaeology #TangDynasty anthropology.net/p/three-small

  5. Nara Ruins Win World Heritage Status, Reveal Ancient Lesson in Shrewd Diplomacy

    The Asuka-Fujiwara Capital sites in Nara Prefecture have officially been registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.…
    #EuropeSays #Japan #JP #ancientdiplomacy #asukaperiod #baekje #Culture #history #japanesehistory #kofunperiod #manyoshu #nara #Nihon #tangdynasty #UNESCO #WorldHeritage
    europesays.com/japan/64467/

  6. My boyfriend brought home this bottle of Yang Guifei-themed lychee liqueur. I read out the inscription and then just kept going with the rest of the love story between her and Tang Xuanzong, which had unaccountably been left off the label…

    #TangDynasty #YangGuifei

  7. My boyfriend brought home this bottle of Yang Guifei-themed lychee liqueur. I read out the inscription and then just kept going with the rest of the love story between her and Tang Xuanzong, which had unaccountably been left off the label…

    #TangDynasty #YangGuifei

  8. "Don't worry bro, just a little longer and our relief force will arrive"

  9. "Don't worry bro, just a little longer and our relief force will arrive"

  10. The coiled dragon’s scales catch the light in sharp relief, its sinuous body framed by trailing clouds in low relief. This mirror’s heiqigu patina—deep, lustrous black—suggests both age and deliberate artistry, a Tang dynasty ideal of elegance in decay.

    What detail in the dragon’s posture makes its movement appear suspended in time?
    #TangDynasty #ChineseBronze #ClevelandMuseumofArt
    clevelandart.org/art/1995.367

  11. The coiled dragon’s scales catch the light in sharp relief, its sinuous body framed by trailing clouds in low relief. This mirror’s heiqigu patina—deep, lustrous black—suggests both age and deliberate artistry, a Tang dynasty ideal of elegance in decay.

    What detail in the dragon’s posture makes its movement appear suspended in time?
    #TangDynasty #ChineseBronze #ClevelandMuseumofArt
    clevelandart.org/art/1995.367

  12. Exploring the Vibrant Historical Ties Between China and the Philippines (500 BCE – 1000 CE)

    By: WPS News History Reporter
    Baybay City | April 20, 2026

    The relationship between China and the Philippines has deep historical roots, stretching back over a millennium. From 500 BCE to 1000 CE, these two regions engaged in trade, cultural exchange, and even conflict, setting the foundations for a multifaceted relationship that continues to evolve today.

    Archaeological evidence suggests that trade between the early inhabitants of the Philippines and Chinese merchants was flourishing as early as the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE). The exchange of goods was primarily facilitated by maritime routes, where Chinese silks, ceramics, and spices found their way to the archipelago, while Filipino products like gold, pearls, and agricultural goods attracted Chinese traders.

    As centuries passed, the arrival of Buddhism and Confucianism from China substantially impacted Filipino culture. Local leaders embraced these philosophies, integrating them into their governance and social frameworks. The Philippines became a melting pot of ideas, contributing to the early development of complex societies.

    By the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE), trade relations intensified, with records indicating that Chinese ships regularly docked in ports like present-day Manila and Cebu. The establishment of trading posts allowed for the thriving exchange of culture, technology, and religion. Filipino communities began to adopt Chinese customs, which further enriched their societal fabric.

    However, the relationship wasn’t devoid of tensions. Competition for resources, coupled with piracy along trade routes, led to intermittent conflicts. Notable events included skirmishes between Chinese pirates and local communities, underlining the complexities of the relationship. Nonetheless, these disputes did not diminish the overall trend towards cooperation and interdependence.

    The historical ties between China and the Philippines during this pivotal period highlight a narrative of collaboration, cultural diffusion, and economic interdependence. As modern nations, both continue to navigate their shared history while addressing contemporary challenges and opportunities.

    In understanding the past, we gain insights into the current dynamics shaping China-Philippines relations, illustrating how historical bonds can transcend time, influencing today’s geopolitical landscape.

    #archaeologicalEvidence #Buddhism #china #Confucianism #Culture #History #maritimeRoutes #Philippines #TangDynasty #trade
  13. Exploring the Vibrant Historical Ties Between China and the Philippines (500 BCE – 1000 CE)

    By: WPS News History Reporter
    Baybay City | April 20, 2026

    The relationship between China and the Philippines has deep historical roots, stretching back over a millennium. From 500 BCE to 1000 CE, these two regions engaged in trade, cultural exchange, and even conflict, setting the foundations for a multifaceted relationship that continues to evolve today.

    Archaeological evidence suggests that trade between the early inhabitants of the Philippines and Chinese merchants was flourishing as early as the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE). The exchange of goods was primarily facilitated by maritime routes, where Chinese silks, ceramics, and spices found their way to the archipelago, while Filipino products like gold, pearls, and agricultural goods attracted Chinese traders.

    As centuries passed, the arrival of Buddhism and Confucianism from China substantially impacted Filipino culture. Local leaders embraced these philosophies, integrating them into their governance and social frameworks. The Philippines became a melting pot of ideas, contributing to the early development of complex societies.

    By the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE), trade relations intensified, with records indicating that Chinese ships regularly docked in ports like present-day Manila and Cebu. The establishment of trading posts allowed for the thriving exchange of culture, technology, and religion. Filipino communities began to adopt Chinese customs, which further enriched their societal fabric.

    However, the relationship wasn’t devoid of tensions. Competition for resources, coupled with piracy along trade routes, led to intermittent conflicts. Notable events included skirmishes between Chinese pirates and local communities, underlining the complexities of the relationship. Nonetheless, these disputes did not diminish the overall trend towards cooperation and interdependence.

    The historical ties between China and the Philippines during this pivotal period highlight a narrative of collaboration, cultural diffusion, and economic interdependence. As modern nations, both continue to navigate their shared history while addressing contemporary challenges and opportunities.

    In understanding the past, we gain insights into the current dynamics shaping China-Philippines relations, illustrating how historical bonds can transcend time, influencing today’s geopolitical landscape.

    #archaeologicalEvidence #Buddhism #china #Confucianism #Culture #History #maritimeRoutes #Philippines #TangDynasty #trade
  14. Exploring the Vibrant Historical Ties Between China and the Philippines (500 BCE – 1000 CE)

    By: WPS News History Reporter
    Baybay City | April 20, 2026

    The relationship between China and the Philippines has deep historical roots, stretching back over a millennium. From 500 BCE to 1000 CE, these two regions engaged in trade, cultural exchange, and even conflict, setting the foundations for a multifaceted relationship that continues to evolve today.

    Archaeological evidence suggests that trade between the early inhabitants of the Philippines and Chinese merchants was flourishing as early as the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE). The exchange of goods was primarily facilitated by maritime routes, where Chinese silks, ceramics, and spices found their way to the archipelago, while Filipino products like gold, pearls, and agricultural goods attracted Chinese traders.

    As centuries passed, the arrival of Buddhism and Confucianism from China substantially impacted Filipino culture. Local leaders embraced these philosophies, integrating them into their governance and social frameworks. The Philippines became a melting pot of ideas, contributing to the early development of complex societies.

    By the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE), trade relations intensified, with records indicating that Chinese ships regularly docked in ports like present-day Manila and Cebu. The establishment of trading posts allowed for the thriving exchange of culture, technology, and religion. Filipino communities began to adopt Chinese customs, which further enriched their societal fabric.

    However, the relationship wasn’t devoid of tensions. Competition for resources, coupled with piracy along trade routes, led to intermittent conflicts. Notable events included skirmishes between Chinese pirates and local communities, underlining the complexities of the relationship. Nonetheless, these disputes did not diminish the overall trend towards cooperation and interdependence.

    The historical ties between China and the Philippines during this pivotal period highlight a narrative of collaboration, cultural diffusion, and economic interdependence. As modern nations, both continue to navigate their shared history while addressing contemporary challenges and opportunities.

    In understanding the past, we gain insights into the current dynamics shaping China-Philippines relations, illustrating how historical bonds can transcend time, influencing today’s geopolitical landscape.

    #archaeologicalEvidence #Buddhism #china #Confucianism #Culture #History #maritimeRoutes #Philippines #TangDynasty #trade
  15. #Tangdynasty (/tɑːŋ/,[7] [tʰǎŋ]; Chinese: 唐朝[a]), or the Tang Empire, was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 618 to 907, with an interregnum between 690 and 705. It was preceded by the Sui dynasty and followed by the

  16. 静夜思

    床前明月光,

    疑是地上霜。

    举头望明月,

    低头思故乡。

    Thoughts in the Silent Night
    - by Li Bai

    Moonlight reflects off the front of my bed.

    Could it actually be the frost on the ground?

    I look up to view the bright moon,

    And look down to reminisce about my hometown.

    #ChinesePoetry #LiBai #china #poetry
    #TangDynasty

  17. Tomb figure

    Ceramic (earthenware), white slip, pigment #TangDynasty (AD 618-906)

    China, probably Shaanxi Province

  18. This scale model of 8th-century #Changan (now #Xian) shows how densely packed the analent city was. At its height during the #TangDynasty, the population reached nearly two million people

  19. In the 7th century, the Chan master Huike was executed after rivals bribed the authorities and accused him of “demonic speech.”

    The biography that preserves his life does not present him as a revolutionary. It stages a tension: teaching embodied rather than institutionalized, clarity recognized without formal office.

    Huike: The Zen (Chan) Master They Killed
    mindlightway.org/zen-history-b

    #ZenHistory #Chan #TangDynasty #zen

  20. In the 7th century, the Chan master Huike was executed after rivals bribed the authorities and accused him of “demonic speech.”

    The biography that preserves his life does not present him as a revolutionary. It stages a tension: teaching embodied rather than institutionalized, clarity recognized without formal office.

    Huike: The Zen (Chan) Master They Killed
    mindlightway.org/zen-history-b

    #ZenHistory #Chan #TangDynasty #zen

  21. In the 7th century, the Chan master Huike was executed after rivals bribed the authorities and accused him of “demonic speech.”

    The biography that preserves his life does not present him as a revolutionary. It stages a tension: teaching embodied rather than institutionalized, clarity recognized without formal office.

    Huike: The Zen (Chan) Master They Killed
    mindlightway.org/zen-history-b

    #ZenHistory #Chan #TangDynasty #zen

  22. The bronze mirror adorned with phoenixes exemplifies Tang dynasty artistry, merging rituals and reflections. Its intricate design symbolizes the harmony of yin and yang, connecting time and culture. What stories might this mirror still hold?
    #ClevelandArt #TangDynasty #ArtHistory
    clevelandart.org/art/1995.389

  23. The bronze mirror adorned with phoenixes exemplifies Tang dynasty artistry, merging rituals and reflections. Its intricate design symbolizes the harmony of yin and yang, connecting time and culture. What stories might this mirror still hold?
    #ClevelandArt #TangDynasty #ArtHistory
    clevelandart.org/art/1995.389