Part 9 Article: Timeline My Blog Title: The untold the retold Click on PDF to download from Part 1 From [www.chinahighlights.com]: In the Three Kingdoms Period (220 AD to 280 AD), China was divided by three regimes: Wei (north of the Yangtze), Shu (in the southwest), and Wu (in the southeast). There were many heroes and talented rulers during this chaotic period, as the famous novel "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" depicts. Three Kingdoms Period Key Facts: Preceded by the Han Dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD); Founding Kings: Cao Pi of Wei, Liu Bei of Shu, Sun Quan of Wu; Characteristics: 60 years of separation, heroes, and battles; Followed by the Jin Dynasty (265 AD to 420 AD). The Han Empire ended with natural disasters and rebellions weakening the power of the court. In the year 208, Liu Bei got famous general Kong Ming’s or Zhuge Liang's help and united Sun Quan and Zhou Yu to defeat Cao Cao in the Battle of Red Cliff. He thereby won some territory. From 209 AD to 219 AD...
Part 7 Article: Timeline My Blog Title: The untold the retold Click on PDF to download from Part 1 From [AI overview]: A bas-relief carving at the Ta Prohm temple, near Angkor Wat, appears to depict a dinosaur-like creature, possibly a Stegosaurus, which has led to speculation about ancient knowledge. However, scholars generally interpret the figure as a stylized representation of a familiar animal, such as a rhinoceros or boar, with artistic flourishes or foliage that are mistaken for plates. The image is part of a series of bas-reliefs with various animal figures enclosed in circular floral medallions, like decorative medals. From [Wikipedia]: Bayon Temple: The similarity of the 216 gigantic faces on the temple's towers to other statues has led many scholars to the conclusion that the faces are representations of Jayavarman VII, himself. Sourced from [www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com]: The bridge approaching Bayon is flanked by a combined total of 108 guardian deities. To the left...