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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2024 · 18 MIN

Torrent of Genius: The Story of Guo Shoujing, the Greatest Hydraulic Engineer

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Today, we’ll delve into the life of a prominent hydraulic engineer during the Yuan Dynasty, who over 700 years ago played a pivotal role in Beijing’s water management and made an enduring global impact in the field of astronomical observations and calendar systems.

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