by virtual360 | 13 Dec 2024 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Heavenly Horses Horses hold a distinguished place in Chinese culture, symbolizing power, speed, and celestial favour. Known as “heavenly” for their to the association with divine realms, these animals became emblems of status and strength. From...
by virtual360 | 8 Nov 2024 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Khitan Empire (907-1125) The Khitan Empire, also known as the Liao Dynasty (907–1125), was a powerful nomadic state founded by the Khitan people in northern China and Mongolia. It blended Chinese and steppe traditions, controlled key routes along the steppe...
by virtual360 | 17 Sep 2024 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Tibetan Empire (618-842) Between 618 and 842 the mountain Kingdom gained control of an Empire that stretched as far North as the oasis town of Dunhuang and thereby controlled an important section of the ancient silk road, exposing it to the trade, produce...
by virtual360 | 17 Sep 2024 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Byzantium 1262-1435 The years 1262-1453 saw the Byzantine empire's last centuries, marked by cultural revival and artistic achievements. However. the political decline and constant threats ended with the fall of Constantinople. This is the latest version of...
by virtual360 | 14 Sep 2024 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates 656-1000 The Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates were the earliest established after the death of the prophet Mohammad. They flourished from the seventh to the tenth century and made a major contribution to the development of...
by virtual360 | 14 Sep 2024 | eLibrary
eLibrary: Tang Dynasty China Art (618-907) The Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) was a golden age of Chinese art, marked by flourishing painting, ceramics, and sculpture, reflecting a cosmopolitan culture and innovative artistic achievements. NOTE: Some of these links come...
