Song dynasty - Wikipedia
The Song dynasty (/ sʊŋ / SUUNG) was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 960 to 1279. The dynasty was founded by Emperor Taizu of Song, who usurped the throne of the Later …
Song dynasty | Chinese History, Art & Culture | Britannica
Dec 12, 2025 · Song dynasty, (960–1279), Chinese dynasty that ruled the country during one of its most brilliant cultural epochs. It is commonly divided into Bei (Northern) and Nan (Southern) …
Song Dynasty - World History Encyclopedia
Sep 26, 2017 · The Song (aka Sung) dynasty ruled China from 960 to 1279 CE with the reign split into two periods: the Northern Song (960-1125 CE) and Southern Song (1125-1279 CE).
Song Dynasty, History of Northern Song and Southern Song - China Highlights
The Song Empire (960–1279) was generally prosperous and at the time it was the world's most powerful empire economically, scientifically, and militarily. However, the Song Dynasty came …
Song dynasty (960–1279), an introduction – Smarthistory
The Song dynasty was divided into two periods: the Northern Song (960–1126), the physically larger empire, and the Southern Song (1127–1279). Overall, it was a time of stability and …
The Rich and Fascinating History of the Song Dynasty
Aug 10, 2025 · Discover the rich cultural history of the Song Dynasty, which ruled China from 960 to 1279. Of all the mighty Chinese dynasties—from the Shang to the Tang and the Ming to the …
Song dynasty, 960–1279 - Smithsonian's National Museum of …
The Song dynasty was divided into two periods: the Northern Song (960–1126), the physically larger empire, and the Southern Song (1127–1279). Overall, it was a time of stability and …
China Song Dynasty (960-1279): Emperors, Achievements
Aug 8, 2025 · Starting in 960 and ending in 1279, the Song Dynasty consisted of the Northern Song (960-1127) and the Southern Song (1127-1279). With a prosperous economy and …
History of the Song dynasty - Wikipedia
The Song dynasty (Chinese: 宋朝; pinyin: Sòng cháo; 960–1279) of China was an imperial dynasty that ruled most of China proper and southern China from the middle of the 10th …
Song Dynasty, China's Golden Age of Culture & Innovation 2025
Sep 10, 2025 · The Song Dynasty (960–1279), known for its economic growth, technological innovation, vibrant culture, and refined arts, greatly influenced China’s history and …