Perhaps no other ancient culture has contributed more to this advancement of human progress than the Chinese. Here are 10 of the greatest early Chinese inventions, in no particular order.

Indeed, some of the most important inventions in the history of human civilization originated in China – not least the compass, gunpowder, paper and printing. Ancient Chinese Inventions provides an ...

When a civilisation has endured as long as Chinese culture, the story of its founding often transforms into a legend rather than a historical account. The three figures of Xuan Yuan Huangdi, Yandi ...

Another four ancient Chinese irrigation projects have been designated as World Heritage Irrigation Structures, increasing the ...

The Silk Road was a vast network of trade routes connecting China and other parts of Asia with the Middle East and Europe. It ...

Ancient Inventions was a BBC historical documentary series released in 1998. It was presented by ex-Monty Python member Terry Jones and looked at great inventions of the ancient world. The series ...

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Gold from Dragon City, which will run through Jan 5, 2025, also features treasures from nearly 70 years of archaeological ...

If you've thought frozen food was a modern-day invention, think again. The concept has been around for a long time and among ...

This article gives an overview of the main requirements for obtaining a patent in China, with particular focus on the aspects unique to biotechnology inventions. It includes examples of patentable ...

Located miles from the Huangshan mountain, the thousand-year-old village of Nanxinan seems an unlikely setting to have pizza.