Empires of Time
Stargazing gear on the roof of Beijing's ancient observatory
Recommended:
- Empires of Time: Calendars, Clocks & Cultures by Anthony Aveni
- Mapping Time: The Calendar and its History, by E.G. Richards
- Video of Xi Jinping greeting troops in the 9-3-15 military parade commemorating China’s role in World War II.
- Or…watch the whole parade.
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