Central watchtower

Central watchtower
This glazed ceramic model of a watchtower shows all the essential features of Han architecture. The basic unit is an enclosure defined by four corner piers with a widely overhanging tile roof supported by a system of cantilevered brackets. In addition, the house has a second roof over the first story, which is elevated on a stepped platform; an exterior staircase; elaborate latticework screens that shield the third story; and a circular central window on the top floor.

The Cave Beasts

When archaeologists make a discovery of such a magnitude it is amazing. This discovery dates back 8,000 years ago before the rise of Egyptian civilization and hunter and gatherers had not domesticated animals. To see the Sahara Desert today, it is crazy to think it was once a fertile, tropical forest. This is an interesting article.

http://ancienthistory.suite101.com/article.cfm/the-cave-beasts





Sunday, June 6, 2010

The Song Dynasty

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2 comments:

  1. Madeleine FitzgeraldJune 6, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    I really like these New Frontier programs produced by the Chinese. They are an interesting contrast to our History Channel programs, don't you think? This one you've linked seems to be about the Song dynasty, without mention of the Silk Road.

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  2. Elizabeth ( Nickname:Elza)July 22, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    The Chinese invention and/or development of paper, printing, the compass, and gun powder were quite remarkable. The Song Dynasty's focus on examination, promotion, and school of thoughts contributed to their overall success.

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