1044 ⟶ Wujing Zongyao Describes Gunpowder and Early Compass
the Chinese Wujing Zongyao, written by Zeng Gongliang and Ya...
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🧭 Yan Su Recreates South-Pointing Chariot
– The Chinese engineer Yan Su recreates the mechanical compass-vehicle of the south-pointing chariot, first invented by Ma Jun in the 3rd century.⟶
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China📜 Wujing Zongyao Describes Gunpowder and Early Compass
the Chinese Wujing Zongyao, written by Zeng Gongliang and Yang Weide, is the first book to describe gunpowder formulas; it also described their use in warfare, such as blackpowder-impregnated fuses for flamethrowers. It also described an early form of the compass, a thermoremanence compass.⟶
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China📜 Wujing Zongyao Military Manuscript Completed
– The Wujing Zongyao military manuscript is completed by Chinese scholars Zeng Gongliang, Ding Du, and Yang Weide.⟶
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China💣 Song Dynasty Establishes Gunpowder Ingredient Monopolies
the Chinese Song dynasty places strict government monopolies over the production and distribution of sulfur and saltpetre, in order to curb the possibility of merchants selling gunpowder formula components to enemies such as the Tanguts and Khitans.⟶
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China🧭 Wu Deren Combines Compass and Odometer in Engineering
The Chinese engineer Wu Deren combines the mechanical compass vehicle of the south-pointing chariot with the distance-measuring odometer device.⟶
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