DynaMost - Chinese History Resources

Inspired by China’s ancient and fascinating civilisation, this series of lectures and short videos offers a survey of the whole of recorded Chinese history since 2000BC, and aims to help those with an interest in China understand the progression of the nation’s Imperial dynasties over the course of 4000 years. A specially designed timeline complements the DynaMost project, enabling the inquisitive of all ages to learn the sequence of dynasties and place key Chinese innovations.

The Dynamost videos are available to watch here and on YouTube and YouKu in English, English with Mandarin subtitles and in Welsh. Please click on the thumbnails below to play the videos.

DynaMost 1 - Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties (2000BC - 256AD)

Click here for English with Mandarin subtitles.

DynaMost 2 - Qin, Han, Sui and Tang Dynasties (221BC-907AD)

Click here for English with Mandarin subtitles.