Tag: Song Dynasty

Ancient Chinese Version Of Quipu -Tradition Of Tying Knots Dates Back To Antiquity

MessageToEagle | March 15, 2017

MessageToEagle.com – The use of the “quipu” for accounting purposes has been predominantly attributed to the Inca culture of Peru; however, documented evidence shows that early Hawaiians and ancient

He is remembered for his reform of the examination where the bureaucracy favors individual who demonstrate abilities rather than birth. He paid attention to talent training, setting up schools, respecting knowledge, and revitalizing Confucianism.

On This Day In History

On This Day In History: Zhao Kuangyin Became Emperor Taizu Of Powerful Song Dynasty – On Feb 4, 960

MessageToEagle.com | February 4, 2017

MessageToEagle.com – On Feb 4, 960, an important political and historical event took place in China. The coronation of Zhao Kuangyin as Emperor Taizu of Song, initiated the Song

Bi Sheng's invention was recorded by Shen Kuo (1031-1095), the Chinese polymath, scientist and statesman, in his book The Dream Pool Essays' in 1088 AD.

Ancient Technology

Chinese Invention: World’s First Known Movable Type Printing

MessageToEagle.com | December 30, 2014

MessageToEagle.com – Without the importation of paper and printing from China, Europe would have continued for much longer to copy books by hand, in a painstaking and slow process