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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2025 · 15 MIN

Marquis Yi of Zeng’s Fridge: How Ancient Chinese Made Life Cool

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Today, we’ll talk about an ancient artifact that served as Marquis Yi of Zeng’s “refrigerator.” Yes, you heard me right. It was a bronze cooling device from the Warring States period, and demonstrates early Chinese cooling technology using ice and clever design to chill food and drinks.

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