Asian Studies
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Shang Dynasty Oracle Bones: Foundations of Ancient Chinese Writing
Explore the Shang Dynasty's use of oracle bones for divination and record-keeping, key to early Chinese writing and societal structure.
Ancient Chinese Social Hierarchies: Landowners and Peasants
Explore ancient China's social hierarchy during the Shang and Zhou dynasties, where landowning nobles dominated over peasant farmers.
Shang Civilization: Political, Social, and Cultural Dynamics
Explore the complex political, social, and cultural dynamics of China's Shang dynasty from 1600-1046 BCE through bronze casting, oracle bones, and extensive trade networks.
China's Geographical Challenges and Historical Unification
Explore how geographical diversity shaped China's political and cultural evolution through migration, conquests, and external influences from Mongolia and Central Asia.
The Enduring Nature of Chinese Civilization
Explore China's 2500-year history marked by cultural continuity, Confucian influence, and political stability despite divisions.