Science & Technology
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Ancient Chinese Mathematics: The Hidden Code in Poetry and Governance
Standing before a Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art manuscript at The Met, I marveled at problems solved 1,600 years before Newton. Ancient China wove math into poetry, divinat…
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Dai Tribe Astronomy: Timekeeping Under the Nine Stars
The Dai tribe astronomy system weaves celestial wisdom into a precise calendar, guiding the Dai people’s lives in southern China. This vibrant Dai cultural heritage blends science …
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China’s Four Great Inventions: Timeless Innovations That Changed the World
The Four Great Inventions—compass, gunpowder, papermaking, and printing—redefined human history with Chinese ingenuity. These breakthroughs, as noted by British sinologist Joseph N…
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Exploring Uzbek Astronomy and Its Unique Calendar Systems
The Uzbek astronomy system combines ancient science with cultural traditions, shaping the lives of Uzbek people through precise celestial observations and calendars. For those curi…
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Discover the Timeless Dong Papermaking Craft in Zhanli Village
Nestled in Guizhou’s Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Zhanli Village is a beacon of Dong traditional papermaking, a craft hailed as a “living fossil.” This vibrant traditional …
