ancient engineering, china flooding, dujiangyan, flood control, irrigation, sichuan

The Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a Masterpiece of Hydraulic Engineering

There has been frequent flooding in mainland China recently, causing chaos everywhere. This makes us think of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System on the Western Sichuan Plain, which has been turning frequent flood damage into abundance and prosperity for the local people for more than 2,000 years. It is the longest-lasting hydraulic engineering project in history ...

Mikel Davis

The Fish Mouth Levee that splits the Ming River in two in Sichuan, China.

Why You Should Add Chili to Your Diet, Especially When You’re Cold

In traditional Chinese medicine, chili has its merits. It is a yang (or hot) food, which when eaten will make you more energetic, warmer, and speed up your metabolism. Eat chili in cold climates, or if you have a cold body-type To combat yin (or cold) conditions, chili is a great medicinal food to eat — especially in ...

Emma Lu

Tomato, cilantro, garlic, onion, and lemon in the background with red chili peppers in the foreground sitting on a cutting board scattered with peppercorns.