Century
8th Century CE
What happened in the 8th Century CE.
PoliticsEmperor Xuanzong Ascends the Tang Throne712 CE · Chang'an, ChinaEmperor Xuanzong begins his reign, ushering in the High Tang golden age.
ArtTang Dynasty Golden Age of Poetry and Culturec. 713 CE · Chang'an, ChinaThe Tang Dynasty reaches its cultural zenith in Chang'an, producing legendary poets like Li Bai and Du Fu.
PoliticsFounding of Heian-kyo794 CE · Kyoto, JapanEmperor Kammu moves the capital to Heian-kyo, beginning the Heian period.