Monday 18 February 2019

Upper Yarra U3A Adventures in History: The China Story - Session 1

Travelling from the Silk Road to the Yellow Sea, we explore the history of the world's newest superpower. A thrilling and moving epic of the world's oldest continuous state with the landscapes, peoples, and stories that made today's China.

Ancestors

We go back to the beginnings of Chinese history to find clues to today's China. Starting with a family reunion, when 300 relatives gather to worship their ancestors on 'Tomb Sweeping Day,' We explore ancient myths and archaeological sites to uncover the origins of the Chinese state; he examines the first Chinese writing, and tells the dramatic tale of the bloodthirsty First Emperor, before an amazing climax with a million pilgrims at a festival on the Yellow River.

History of China - Wikipedia
Timeline and History Overview
Confucius - Wikipedia
Han dynasty - Wikipedia
Shang dynasty - Wikipedia
Qin dynasty - Wikipedia
Xia dynasty - Wikipedia
Zhou dynasty - Wikipedia

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