I've decided to compile in each forum a list of important thread discussion that are informative and are of interests to all. Members can come to this list here to browse through any past discussion to search for your answers or join in these past discussion.

Any quality threads will also be listed here. I hope the list will provide an easier navigation for members to learn and discuss chinese history. Although staffs can pin up any important threads, it is impossible to pin up every important threads in the forum (the threads would be too many). Thus instead, I have decided to provide a thread that list down the more important threads. Included will also be their info and links.

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Important Info and Quality Threads in General Discussion Forum


2004

>> Complete List of Rulers in Chinese History
Initiator: General Zhaoyun
Thread Info: Come here to have an overview of all the rulers in chinese history, including their name, reign year etc.
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=384

>> Chinese Dynasties and their Capital Cities
Initiator: Liang Jieming
Thread Info: Come here to have an overview of all chinese dynasties and their capital cities.
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1327

>> Chinese Measurement Units
Initiator: Liang Jieming
Thread Info: Come here to get to know ancient chinese measurement units and their conversion to western units.
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1971

>>Chronology of Major Events in Chinese History
Initiator: General Zhaoyun
Thread Info: Get to know the major events of chinese history according to time period. This is a quick way to have an overview of chinese history
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=124

>>Greatest Emperor in chinese history
Initiator: General Zhaoyun
Thread Info: Come to read or vote who you think is the greatest emperor in chinese history.
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=724

>>Which are your favourite Dynasties/Empires?
Initiator: Book of Faith
Thread Info: Put down your view on which your favorite dynasties/empires are.
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=33

>>The Greatest Chinese Wonder in History, Please vote!
Initiator: General Zhaoyun
Thread Info: Read or vote which wonder you think is the greatest in chinese history.
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=191

>>Who is the most despotic emperor?
Initiator: General Zhaoyun
Thread Info: Come to read or vote who you think is the most despotic tyrant in chinese history
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=417

>>Recommended Chinese Historical Drama TV Series. Watch them to learn chinese history
Initiator: General Zhaoyun
Thread Info: Contains info on chinese drama tv series for watching to learn chinese history
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1129

>>Basic Ancient Chinese Coin Types
Initiator: Liang Jieming
Thread Info: An insight into ancient chinese coin types
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1328

>>Define China, let's do it
Initiator: Manchuconqueror
Thread Info: How do you define China? Check out this thread for more answers.
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=486

>>Decline and demise of dynasties, Top down or bottom up
Initiator: Snowybeagle
Thread Info: What are causes for the decline of dynasty? Check out this thread
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1592

>>After reunification, Best policy of consolidation
Initiator: Snowybeagle
Thread Info: How do you consolidate your chinese empire after re-unification? Check out this thread for more info.
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1510

>>Most damaging institutions in chinese history
Initiator: Snowybeagle
Thread Info: This thread discuss about Eunuch and the official harem system as some of the most damaging institutions in chinese history. Do check up to learn more about them.
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1428

>>Feudal Eras
Initiator: Lianbang Diaocha Ju
Thread Info: Gain an insight into the differences between the European feudal system and the feudal system in China
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1362

>>Black Death in China
Initiator: Snafu
Thread Info: Has it occurred to you how black death is treated in China? Check out this thread for more info.
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=667

>>Comparison
Initiator: jeewiz
Thread Info: A comparison between eastern and western civilization. You should read this thread to have an understanding of the differences between east and west
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1287

>>Traditional "Philosophy-religions" of China.., what each of them stand for?
Initiator: Han Chinese
Thread Info: Contains background info on the philosophy and religions of China such as confucianism, taoism etc.
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1180

>>Reign Period
Initiator: Ghost of Han
Thread Info: This thread talks about how the reign period of chinese emperors is determined. Check this out for more info on chinese reign period.
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1222

>>Sects of Buddhism, White, Yellow, Red, others
Initiator: Snowybeagle
Thread Info: Talks about different sects of buddhism, esp. in Tibetan Buddhism and its history.
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1234

>>Chinese and Western Calendars
Initiator: trevelyan
Thread Info: An insight into how the historical period (calendars) and emperor's reign period is recorded in chinese history.
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1264

>>Gay Emperors
Initiator: Ghost of Han
Thread Info: Who are the gay emperors in chinese history? This threads talk about homosexual chinese emperors
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=231

>>When did Taiwan become "Chinese"?
Initiator: Yun
Thread Info: An insight into Taiwan history and its relation to China
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=283

>>Drug (as in narcotics) use in ancient China
Initiator: Snafu
Thread Info: Discussion about drugs used in ancient China
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=904

>>Administration in ancient chinese cities
Initiator: Snafu
Thread Info: Talks about chinese officials and bureaucrats in ancient chinese cities such as governor, magistrate etc.
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=918

>>Authencity of Archaeology and History
Initiator: Meng Tzu
Thread Info: Discuss about the authencity of chinese classics and its historical accuracy
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=819

>>Chinese Dragon Robes
Initiator: Ghost of Han
Thread Info: Talks about chinese dragon robes of emperor
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=694

>>Silk Road - an important trade route
Initiator: General Zhaoyun
Thread Info: Discussion about silk road
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=186

>>Heavenly Horse "Tian Ma"
Initiator: General Zhaoyun
Thread Info: Discussion about heavenly horse during han dynasty
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=685

>>Small feet in China, Facts and Myths
Initiator: Ghost of Han
Thread Info: Discussion about footbinding and small feets in ancient China
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=581

>>Famous Prostitutes in Chinese History
Initiator: General Zhaoyun
Thread Info: Discussion about famous prostitutes in chinese history and their stories
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=549

>>Good Looking Men in Chinese History, Don't be shy
Initiator: Sephodwyrm
Thread Info: Discussion about good looking men in chinese history
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=397

>>Womens of Chinese History
Initiator: Sephodwyrm
Thread Info: Discussion about female historical figures such as rulers, sluts in chinese history
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=176

>> Bureuacracy and Feudalism, how was Imperial China run?
Initiator: Snowybeagle
Thread Info: Discussion about how Imperial China bureuacracy was organised, such as province, prefecture, county etc.
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=181

>>Western Sinologist
Initiator: Yau
Thread Info: Discussion about western academic scholars, historians as well as eastern scholars in the chinese history academic field.
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=205

>>Origin of "China" name
Initiator: asiaconqueror
Thread Info: Talk about historical origin of "China" name
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=103

>>Premiers, how did these men change history?
Initiator: Sephodwyrm
Thread Info: Talk about famous premiers (prime minister) who had great impact on chinese history
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=177

>>When was the earliest earthquake in China? Another research project
Initiator: Gweilo
Thread Info: Discussion about earliest earthquake in China
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=120

>>Archaeology Sites in China
Initiator: Thirdgumi
Thread Info: Come here to learn about major archaeology sites sites in China
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=87

>>What happened to the Imperial Jade Seal?
Initiator: Yun
Thread Info: A discussion of what happened to the Imperial Jade Seal, one of chinese history's greatest mysteries.
location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=578


2005

>>Greatest Dynasty/Empire in Chinese History
Thread Info: Read or Vote which is the greatest dynasty/empire in chinese history
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=2116

>>Chinese Writing - its history and development
Thread Info: Contains information about the history and development of chinese writing
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=2138

>>Emperor's Artistic/Literary Accomplishment
Thread Info: Discussion about the artistic/literary accomplishment of chinese emperors
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=2216

>>Naming of Chinese Emperors
Thread Info: Naming convention and style of chinese emperors
Location:
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=2421

>>Why is Chinese the longest surviving civilization
Thread Info: A look into various ancient chinese civilization and insight to why China is the longest suriving civilization
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=2678

>>Reasons for Decline of China from 1500-1800
Thread Info: An insight as to why China has declined during this period with the rise of west
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=2671

>>Insane Emperors
Thread Info: A discussion about insane emperors in chinese history
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=2843

>>Contribute all the chinese inventions you know
Thread Info: Informations about chinese inventions
Location:
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=3543

>>Imperial Element and Color of Chinese Dynasties
Thread Info: Informations about color of chinese dynasties
Location:
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=3459

>>Conquest of central plains dynasties from outside
Thread Info: Information about conquering central plains from outside
Location:
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=3723

>>Internet East Asian History Sourcebook
Thread Info: Contain links to chinese history information and sources
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=5128

>>List of Chinese Heros and Role Models
Thread Info: Contain information about a list of chinese heros and role models
Location:
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=6527

>>Confucian Historian
Thread Info: Contains information about confucian historian and who they are..
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=8932


2006

>>Comparison between Chinese and Western Historian
Thread Info: A look into the differences between chinese and western historian such as their writing styles, methods of research etc.
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=9184

>>Population of Imperial China
Thread Info : Contains information about population of Imperial China for each dynasty
Location:
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=12133

>>Links to Chinese language Forums on Chinese History
Thread Info: Contains links to chinese language forums on chinese history and culture for you to research chinese sources
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=13196

>>History of Chinese Education
Thread Info: Provides a guide on China's ancient education, its history and methods
Location: http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=13449

>>Chinese Maritime/Navigation History
Thread Info: A compilation of the history and achievements of chinese maritime navigation
Location:http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=13824


(...this list will be updated regularly....)

Wow...that's some cool stuff there...threads that would have otherwise been lost in the archives...I suppose you'll be going through each forum... ...good luck on your collossal task.

Yeah.. I go through each thread.. I think, this thread will compile a list of all the quality and informative threads... I'll update them frequently..

Anyway, I do this in order to facilitate the easier navigation of threads.

Could you add the Imperial Jade Seal thread to the list? It took alot of translation and was only recently completed. Hoping more of our guys can vote in the poll.

Just added the Imperial Jade Seal to the list.. thanks

WOW! Fantastic list, GZ! That must have taken forever. Thanks for putting in the time. ^__^