Ancient China - The Shang Dynasty Part 1: The Story of Shang

The return! Today we are back in China to uncover the second of China's ancient dynasties, the Shang! The successor to the supposedly mythical Xia.

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[VetoMega]

I'm trying to find information on a Shaman named Wuxian, who practiced divination, prayer, sacrifice, rainmaking, and healing in Chinese traditions dating back over 3, 000 years. Wuxian lived in the Shang dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BC) of China, and served under king Tai Wu. He is considered one of the main ancient Chinese astronomers alongside more historical figures such as Gan De and Shi Shen, the latter two of whom lived during the Warring States (403–221 BC).

[noahpeng]

The earliest records of Emperor Xin's crimes seem to have only three or four items: 1. Listening to women; 2. Not re-employing his relatives, but giving key positions to humble slaves; 3. Not holding grand sacrificial ceremonies and disrespecting the gods etc. (very progressive in terms of modern people’s values). Di Xin's brother was dissatisfied with him and betrayed him on the battlefield, leading to the destruction of the Shang Dynasty by Zhou. As for crimes such as luxury and indiscriminate killing, they were gradually compiled after the demise of the Shang Dynasty.

[Gypsyflyer_]

Very helpful, I am trying to study for my AP world history exam and I couldn't quite find a good video but this one was very helpful for my studying.

[ayzikdig]

btw is there a book you know of
about chinese document forgery for politics?
i saw you mention the bamboo annals in your part 2...

[lovelyrabbyt]

Thank you for this video it was very informative!!

[ayzikdig]

i might be that chinese literature makes use of hyperbolics?
so di xin account never meant to be taken literally ?

[jesus]

Wu ding put his digaling to work.

Someone had to say it.

[winglaileung]

It is difficult to follow your narratives of this video. not only the names and meanings are all
mixed up. I advise you not to
write article in front of experts
in Confucius.