Tides of History The Fall of the Shang Dynasty and the Rise of the Zhou
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Dec 21, 2023 Explore the brutal world of the Shang Dynasty, with human sacrifices, shaman-kings, and loose alliances. Learn about the technological advancements and material evidence of the Shang Dynasty. Discover the grandeur and significance of the city of Anyang. Uncover the introduction of chariots and the late Shang capital of Yin. Dive into the worldview, power, and divination practices of the Shang Dynasty. Delve into the political and social aspects, including the fall of the Shang Dynasty and the rise of the Zhou Dynasty.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Shang Dynasty and Its Capital, Anyang
03:35 • 2min
The Shang Dynasty: Uncovering the Lost City of Yin
05:28 • 7min
The Grandeur and Significance of Anyang City in the Shang Dynasty
12:16 • 5min
Yin: The Late Shang Capital and the Introduction of the Chariot
16:59 • 13min
Worldview and Power in the Shang Dynasty
30:08 • 2min
Political and Social Aspects of the Shang Dynasty
31:39 • 12min
The Fall of the Shang Dynasty and the Rise of the Zhou
43:37 • 3min