Ming dynasty
PulseAugur coverage of Ming dynasty — every cluster mentioning Ming dynasty across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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17th-century Chinese encyclopedia Tushu Bian documented worldviews
A monumental 127-volume Chinese encyclopedia, the Tushu Bian or Compendium of Illustrations and Texts, was compiled by scholar Zhang Huang and published in 1613. This vast work aimed to visually summarize Chinese cultur…
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Chinese winter melon cooling trend leads to explosive, messy failures
A summer cooling trend involving hugging winter melons has led to unexpected and unpleasant consequences for some individuals in China. Reports indicate that these large gourds can explode after several nights of being …
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Chinese film on Taiwan reunification sparks nationalist backlash · 1 source tracked
A mainland Chinese film advocating for Taiwan's reunification with China is facing unexpected criticism from nationalistic online voices. Despite official backing and a theme aligning with Beijing's policy, the movie, w…
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Chinese Da A Fu figurines embody Buddhist imagery, study finds
Da A Fu figurines, a celebrated form of Chinese folk art originating from the Ming dynasty, are recognized as national cultural heritage. Initially created by farmers for income, these clay dolls evolved into significan…
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Chinese governance needs non-Western lens, says professor
Nie Huihua, a professor at Renmin University of China, argues that understanding China's governance and innovation requires moving beyond Western-centric economic frameworks. He suggests that China's system, characteriz…
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Volcanic Eruptions Linked to Fall of China's Ming Dynasty
A new study suggests that volcanic eruptions may have played a significant role in the downfall of China's Ming dynasty and the subsequent weakening of the Qing dynasty. The research, published in Climate of the Past, p…
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Ancient Chinese Ming Dynasty Surgeons Used Plant Toxin as Anesthetic
Researchers have uncovered evidence of topical anesthetics used in 14th-century China, developed by surgeon Xia Quan during the Ming dynasty. Analysis of surgical tools from Xia's tomb revealed the presence of aconitine…
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Tofu's ancient Chinese origins linked to alchemists' elixir quest
Tofu's origins are traced back to ancient Chinese alchemists during the Western Han dynasty who were seeking an elixir of life. While experimenting with soybeans, gypsum, and spring water, they accidentally created soyb…
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Forbidden City gates follow strict rules on golden door nails
The Forbidden City in Beijing features red gates with golden door nails that adhere to strict traditional rules. These rules dictate the number and color of the nails, reflecting a historical hierarchy and symbolism. Od…