The course "Nanjing history" firstly introduces the geographical location of Nanjing and the landform of Nanjing City, and then introduces the position of Nanjing in various historical dynasties in detail. As the ancient capitals of Six Dynasties, Nanjing is the center of politics, economy and culture in China's historical dynasties. The course introduces the important figures, events, architecture and skills with international influence in Nanjing in various dynasties, including the Imperial Palace Jiankang Palace and Jiankang city, the mathematician and astronomer Zu Chongzhi and the Buddhist Center in the Six Dynasties; Qinhuai River Market in the Southern Tang Dynasty; The prosperity of Nanjing in the Song Dynasty; Nanjing Yunjin brocade weaving skills in the Yuan Dynasty; The Ming city wall, Zheng He's voyages to the west and the Yongle Canon in the Ming Dynasty and so on.