-116Earliest Winnowing Machine Depicted

The earliest known winnowing machine is depicted in a Han dy...
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🧭 Development of the 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

📜 Paper Production Begins in China

The Chinese first produce paper.
Paper Production Begins in China (-116)
Han DynastyWritingCommunicationKnowledgePrinting
ChinaChina

🍚 Legendary Invention of Tofu by Liu An

According to legend, Liu An invents tofu.
Legendary Invention of Tofu by Liu An (-116)
FoodAgricultureHan Dynasty
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

🪶 First Flying Machine Recorded in the Hanshu

First flying machine, according to the Hanshu.
First Flying Machine Recorded in the Hanshu (19)
Han DynastyEarly AviationHistorical Records
ChinaChina