Name: Unlocking ancient China's 'winter survival gear'
Uploaded: 2026-01-06T12:39:58+08:00
Duration: 1 min 38 s
Description: Think ancient China had no way to beat the cold? Think again. At a museum in Shanxi Province, a 2,500-year-old bronze charcoal warmer combines striking dragon motifs with the practical function of heating. There's even an early form of hot pot once used

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Think ancient China had no way to beat the cold? Think again. At a museum in Shanxi Province, a 2,500-year-old bronze charcoal warmer combines striking dragon motifs with the practical function of heating. There's even an early form of hot pot once used by ancient nobles. Winter hacks, Chinese style – long before modern heating.

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