【1046 BC】How a Real War Became China's Greatest Myth | EP4

Episode 4 of《 The Big Picture of Chinese History》 What really happened in 1046 BC — one of the most important years in Chinese history? In this episode, we explore the Battle of Muye, the fall of the Shang Dynasty, and the rise of the Zhou. We’ll also see how archaeology, bronze inscriptions, and ancient records helped historians date this dramatic turning point. And then comes the mythology: Jiang Ziya, Nezha, and the legendary world of The Investiture of the Gods. This is where real history meets one of China’s most famous mythological traditions. #chinesehistory #nezha #sunwukong #china #history #archeology #chineseculture #ancientchina #shangdynasty —— Useful Links ———————————————————— Book a lesson to practice Chinese with me on Preply via this link: https://preply.com/en/tutor/7750075 —— Timestamp Chapters ——————————————— 00:00 — Intro 01:35 — Why Did Zhou Rebel？ 05:40 — Battle of Mu Ye 09:44 — Chronology Project 12:45 — Mythologies & Ne Zha 17:03 — Monkey King 17:50 — Duke of Zhou