The ancient Chinese didn’t just invent gunpowder — they created the picnic
A lively exhibition at Hong Kong’s Palace Museum explores the culture of feasting — including a centuries-old predecessor to Deliveroo ...
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The Four Great Inventions
The invention of gunpowder was no doubt one of the ... and thence to Europe. China's four great ancient inventions made tremendous contributions to the world's economy and the culture of mankind.
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China's Age of Invention
Gunpowder was used in Chinese rocket launchers to shoot fireworks - and weapons of war. NOVA: Tea and restaurants are certainly two important gifts the Song people gave to the world. What were ...
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Science and Society in Ancient China
In ancient China, although Taoist empirical mysticism ... While inventions and technological discoveries such as gunpowder, paper, printing, the magnetic compass and efficient animal harness ...