Learn about the History of the Shaolin Temple. (Can you keep track of the number of times invaders burned it to the ground?)
See a Timeline of Shaolin History.
Read about the battles between the Shaolin Monks and Japanese Pirates.
Shaolin Monk Shows Off Flexibility
A Shaolin monk displays the incredible flexibility needed to master Shaolin kung fu.
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History of the SamuraiPhoto Gallery: Japan's Samurai WarriorsHistory of the Ninja
More Chinese History
Chinese History TimelineQin Shi Huang BiographyTibet and China: A Complex Relationship
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