Printing in Chinese History
The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony was amazingly beautiful. One stage of the performance was dedicated to the invention of printing, which is of vital importance to communication and civilization.
Before the invention of printing, … [more >>]
Kite in Chinese History
It is men’s long-lasting wish to fly in the sky. If we cannot fly ourselves, we make things that can fly. In ancient China, they invented Kongming lanterns that could fly with hot air. Besides, … [more >>]
How to Make a Flying Lantern
The Chinese could make flying Kongming lanterns thousands of years ago. Same as the hot air balloon, the flying lantern is buoyed up by hot air.
Tools:
1, paper knife.
2, scissors.
3, pliers.
Materials:
1, paper. Any paper can … [more >>]
First Hot Air Balloon?
On June 4, 1783, two brothers from a prosperous French paper manufacturer family, Joseph and Étienne Montgolfier, launched the first public demonstration of a hot air balloon in the West. The balloon was set off … [more >>]
A Dam Built 2260 Years Ago Survived the Deadly Sichuan Earthquake
On the afternoon of May 12, 2008, an earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale hit Sichuan Province, a mountainous region in Western China. Millions of buildings collapsed in the earthquake. However, the Dujiangyan Irrigation … [more >>]
How did the Chinese Detect Earthquakes Two Thousand Years Ago
In the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) of China, earthquakes took place quite frequently. According to historical records, there were 26 large earthquakes between the year 92 and 125. In order to better … [more >>]
