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City Profile: Shanghai Shanghai, located near the mouth of the Yangtze River, is the most heavily populated city in China. It is the largest industrial and commercial center in …
Battles on the River Throughout history, many important battles took place along the Yangtze River. In 208 ad, the Battle of Red Cliffs was fought along the south bank …
Marco Polo in China In 1275, the Italian explorer Marco Polo carried word of China’s advanced civilization back to Europe. He wrote a book, called The Travels of Marco …
From Dynasty to Republic The Ming dynasty brought a return to Chinese rule, during which arts and literature flourished. China also experienced growth in agriculture and trade. One important …
Mongol Rule In 1206 ad, the Mongols, from a region north of China, became unified under the leader Genghis Khan. In the years that followed, Mongol armies conquered and …
Irrigation System In 256 bc, the governor of Sichuan province in southwest China set up an irrigation system to control the flooding of the Min River, a tributary of …
Early Settlements The earliest known settlements in China were farming villages along the banks of the Yangtze River and China’s other major river, the Huang He (Yellow River). Over …
How can we be sure evidence collected is good? There rarely is 100% certainty in proof of the paranormal. We don’t take our experiences and evidence back to a …