Mastodawn

Fujian College was short-lived—existing only about 20 years. Its predecessor was the Private Fujian Law and Political Academy (1911), then Fujian University (1925), then Private Fujian College (1929), and dissolved in 1951. This triangular enamel badge (4.5cm per side) is rare and truly a collector's gem. 📜🔺

#History #CollegeBadge #Fujian #VintageCollectibles #ChineseHistory

Peter Adamson 1d ago

In today's new #HoPWaG episode we look at the short-lived Qin empire, which unified China to put an end to the Warring States period. Was this Legalist philosophy in action? www.historyofphilosophy.net/qin-dynasty #philsky #china #chinesehistory #philosophy #podcast #legalism

Asta [AMP]5d ago

Actually, I would like to know more about Chinese history; I have some brief highlights from a broad upper level class I took on Eastern Asian history about, uh… a long time ago; it covered mostly modern stuff for China, such as Chiang Kai-shek, Mao, Cultural Revolution, etc, as well as some stuff about Japan and a little about Korea. But it was all modern (which, you know, useful! but), a long time ago, and covered multiple nations.

Does anyone know of a good book or series of history books on Asia? I’m mostly interested in pre-modern, in this case, and maybe aimed at something that isn’t designed to be a textbook… mostly because I have plenty of reading to do already and some books, while excellent resources, can be… a bit dry for bedtime reading. My curiosity is currently driven by wanting to know about pre modern China buuuuut recommendations in general are appreciated!

#history #books #histodon #chineseHistory

Tour Japan Apr 12

https://www.wacoca.com/tour/946382/ 深山被遗忘的茅草村，家家没有锁，仍延续着1300年前的生活，政府给钱都不搬 ##热门 #ArchitectureSchool #china #Chinese #ChineseDocumentary #ChineseHistory #ChineseVillageLife #Documentary #geography #GhostCities #HiddenTribes #InteriorDesign #LookAtChina #nature #snake #TravelInChina #Trips #世界之最 #中国 #中国纪录片 #云南 #动物 #动物世界 #北海道 #北海道ツアー #北海道観光 #悬崖 #旅游 #留夜別村 #眼见中国 #神秘 #纪录片 #自然风景 #航拍 #蛇 #风景

NaraMoore ⛩️👻八尺様👻⛩️ at Fedi Apr 4

The Passing of Zi Zhen 子真之逝

#HistoricalFiction #ShangDynasty #China c. 1040 BCE
Reign of Di Xin of Shang
#Wss366 Railing #WritersCoffeeClub April 2: Visual presentation

Daji watched from the #railing of the Peacock Terrace. Below, the fire cast a ruddy tint on her fair features. Incense hid the scent of heated bronze.

Below her, Zi Zhen passed
hands bound
casting an imploring look up at her.

She smiled, reciting:

          Dongting
          Reflection glories
          Humble carp
          In evening dimming
          Gasps not singing [Note 1]

Note 1: The humble man, mistaking passing glory for reality, dies as he was born

Commentary: Daji was the favorite consort of Di Xin of Shang the last Emperor of the Shang dynasty (Reign 1075–1046 BCE). Legend has it that Daji delighted in executions carried out with a pào lào (roasting pillar). The condemned person was forced to embrace a bronze tube filled with coals. Zi Zhen is a fictional character.

#TootFic #MicroFiction #NMFic #和歌 #WakaPoetry #NMPoetry #桜 #poetry #History #ChineseHistory

Ancient Origins Apr 2

The Diamond Sutra, printed in 868 China, is the oldest known dated book. Created for free distribution, it carries profound teachings—what does that say about knowledge and ownership?
#AncientHistory #BuddhistTexts #PrintingHistory #ChineseHistory #HistoricalArtifacts
Read more:https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-ancient-writings/diamond-sutra-oldest-known-printed-book-world-006185

Brewminate Mar 11

🏯 When the Qin Dynasty unified China in 221 BCE, it imposed a Legalist system built on strict laws, centralized authority, and massive labor mobilization.

Large infrastructure projects reshaped the empire while reinforcing the power of the state.

A revealing look at how the first Chinese empire organized society.

#ChineseHistory #AncientHistory #QinDynasty #Brewminate

https://brewminate.com/qin-dynasty-legalist-social-order-forced-labor/

Qin Dynasty Legalism and Forced Labor System

How Legalist rule under the Qin dynasty imposed strict social hierarchy, mass conscription, and forced labor to consolidate imperial authority.

Brewminate: A Bold Blend of News and Ideas

Brewminate Mar 10

When the Qing Dynasty replaced the Ming, controlling historical memory became part of ruling the empire.

Imperial scholars compiled official histories that framed the Ming past in ways that supported Qing legitimacy.

Historiography became a subtle instrument of political authority. 📜👑

The past can be shaped as carefully as the present.

#History #ChineseHistory #Historiography #Brewminate

https://brewminate.com/qing-dynasty-control-of-ming-history/

How the Qing Dynasty Controlled the History of the Ming

How Qing rulers supervised Ming histories and suppressed dissenting narratives to legitimize their rule after the fall of the Ming dynasty.

Brewminate: A Bold Blend of News and Ideas

JohnM Feb 27

Beijing is under siege. Our definitive documentary covers the bloody rebellion of the "Boxers" against foreign influence and the subsequent international rescue mission that changed China’s relationship with the West forever.

#BoxerRebellion #ChineseHistory #Imperialism #History #MilitaryHistory #WorldHistory #china

https://www.history-channel.org/the-boxer-uprising-1900-01-documentary-2/