Hongshan Red Hill Archaeological Site
The Hongshan Red Hill culture existed during the so-called Neolithic era in the period between 4700 BC to 2900 BC.…
24 Chinese Solar Terms in Season
Traditionally, the pace of Chinese people’s life was rhythmed by the 24 Solar Terms, which divide each lunar month into…
A Brief Introduction to Ancient Chinese Military Weapons
There were hundreds of different types of cold weapons in ancient Chinese battlefields, with the most commonly used including bow…
Advanced drainage System in the Ancient Beijing
In July 2012, a super storm lashed Beijing that saw part of the Chinese capital inundation with dozens of casualties…
A Brief Introduction to Ancient Chinese Cosmology
Traditional Chinese cosmological system is mainly based on the relationships and movements of the sun, the moon, five major planets…
Chinese Villagers’ Water Shortage Solutions
At the southwest of Hubei Province, there is Badong County; in Badong, there is Gauze Cap Mountain; and on the…
Zheng He’s World Tour in Early 15th Century
Zheng He was the greatest Chinese navigator and admiral of the 14th century, and his fleets travelled half of the…