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This episode of Thrones of Power: Empires That Changed the World explores the Han Dynasty, which followed the collapse of the Qin and became one of China’s longest and most influential dynasties. Founded by Liu Bang (Emperor Gaozu) in 206 BCE, the Han balanced centralized rule with Confucian philosophy, creating a model of governance that shaped China for millennia.
Under Emperor Wu, the dynasty expanded its borders to Korea, Vietnam, and Central Asia, defeating the Xiongnu and opening the Silk Road, which connected China to the wider world. The Han economy thrived on agriculture, trade, and state monopolies, while cities like Chang’an became bustling cultural centers.
The Han era saw groundbreaking innovations: the invention ...