For centuries, China was the most advanced civilization on earth. Sophisticated methods of salt mining (top) and the development of the compass (bottom) are just two of the ancient empire's notable innovations. NOVA looks at how China achieved what it did and what kept it from accomplishing more in a special four-part series, The Genius That Was China. Part One, The Rise of the Dragon, airs Tuesday, March 13, 1990 at 8 pm ET on PBS (check local listings). NOVA is produced for PBS WGBH Boston.
Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.
Photo is dated 03-16-1990.
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