Tibetan History

How Tibet Got Its Name: From Bo to Tu-bo to Tibet
How Tibet Got Its Name: From Bo to Tu-bo to Tibet
When we say Tibet in English today, we are referring to a geographical region defined by politics. Yet behind these politically divided borders lies a much older and simpler name... Read more...
Tibetan History — A Short Brief
Tibetan History — A Short Brief
Early Tibet (pre-7th century) Before the unification of Tibet under Songtsen Gampo (c. 618–650 CE), the Tibetan Plateau was not a single state.  It was a mosaic of tribal clans... Read more...