Seven times, from 1405 to 1433, the treasure fleets set off for the unknown. These seven great expeditions brought a vast web of trading links—from Taiwan to the Persian Gulf—under Chinese ...

During an epic naval battle between Chinese and local forces off the coast of Sri Lanka more than 600 years ago, a massive treasure ship ... was part of the fleet of Chinese admiral Zheng He ...

Between 1405 and 1433 Admiral Zheng He of China led seven epic voyages to more ... of history But after the seven voyages he and his Treasure Fleet were forgotten by China and the world for ...

Between 1405 and 1433 Admiral Zheng He of China led seven epic voyages to more ... of history But after the seven voyages he and his Treasure Fleet were forgotten by China and the world for ...