Oracle Bones
4 articles tagged with "Oracle Bones"
The Role of Writing in Chinese Cultural and Political Unity
Explore how writing unified China culturally and politically from oracle bones to Mao's calligraphy, shaping governance and identity.
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.
Religious Foundations of Chinese Political Authority
Explore how ancient China's rulers justified their power through religious practices, introducing concepts like mandate of heaven and cyclic history.
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.