Book 8. Science & Innovation
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85 Four Great Inventions | Compass, Gunpowder, Paper, and Printing. |
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86 Astronomy | The celestial observation systems and the armillary sphere. |
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87 Mathematics | Ancient calculation systems and the abacus. |
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88 TCM | Traditional Chinese Medicine: Meridians and herbal lore. |
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89 Engineering | The Grand Canal, Dujiangyan, and irrigation marvels. |
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90 Alchemy & Chemistry | The search for immortality and industrial breakthroughs. |
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91 Agriculture | Terraced farming, crop rotation, and the Plough. |
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92 Textile Technology | The mechanics of the weaving loom and sericulture. |
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93 Metallurgy | Advanced bronze casting and iron production. |
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94 Acoustics | The science behind bells, flutes, and standard pitches. |
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95 Hydrology | Controlling the movements of the great Yellow and Yangtze rivers. |
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96 Urban Planning | The feng shui and logic of ancient capital designs. |