Ep. 15 | The Shang Dynasty

The China History Podcast - A podcast by Laszlo Montgomery - Sundays

This time in our briefest of dynasty overviews, we examine the Shang Dynasty 1600 to 1046 BC. Chinese characters make their appearance for the first time. Artisans cast the most beautiful bronzes. Because of the discovery of archaeological evidence, many consider this China’s first real dynasty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices