Science
Astronomy, medicine, mathematics, and the scientific legacy of ancient China
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Chinese Astronomy: Mapping the Stars for 4,000 Years
From oracle bone eclipse records to the world's first star catalog — China's remarkable astronomical heritage.
The Four Great Inventions: Paper, Printing, Gunpowder, and the Compass
The Chinese innovations that changed the world — and the complex history behind the simple narrative.
Traditional Chinese Medicine: 2,500 Years of Healing
Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and qi — the historical development of China's alternative medical tradition.
Chinese Astronomy: Mapping the Stars for 4000 Years
While Europe was still debating whether the Earth was flat, Chinese astronomers had already cataloged 1,464 stars, predicted eclipses, and built...
Chinese Science and Technology: Inventions That Changed the World (Before Europe Noticed)
Paper, printing, gunpowder, the compass — the Four Great Inventions are just the beginning.