-206 ⟶ Development of the Compass in Han Dynasty China

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🧭 Development of the Compass in Han Dynasty China

Compass in Han dynasty China⟶
Development of the Compass in Han Dynasty China (-206)
Han DynastyNavigationInventionsDiscovery
ChinaChina

🌾 Earliest Winnowing Machine Depicted

The earliest known winnowing machine is depicted in a Han dynasty Chinese tomb model.⟶
Earliest Winnowing Machine Depicted (-116)
Han DynastyAgricultureFarming
ChinaChina

🔨 Earliest Reference to Hydraulic Trip Hammer in Ji Jiu Pian

The Chinese Ji Jiu Pian dictionary published in 40 BC during the Han dynasty is the earliest known reference to the hydraulic-powered trip hammer device.⟶
Earliest Reference to Hydraulic Trip Hammer in Ji Jiu Pian (-40)
Han DynastyDictionary
ChinaChina

🛢️ Deep Borehole Drilling in Ancient China

Oil Wells and Borehole drilling in China. Such wells could reach depths of up to 240 m (790 ft).⟶
Deep Borehole Drilling in Ancient China (347)
Resource ExtractionHan Dynasty
ChinaChina

🔥 Chen Dynasty of China Develops Matches

China's last of the Southern dynasties, the Chen dynasty invents matches.The Suebi Kingdom would eventually be conquered by the Visigoths in the 6th century⟶
Chen Dynasty of China Develops Matches (577)
InventionsSociety
ChinaChina

🪥 Toothbrush Development in Tang China

Toothbrush in China during the Tang dynasty⟶
Toothbrush Development in Tang China (619)
Tang DynastyHygieneSocietyDaily Life
ChinaChina