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science5 days ago•90 min saved

600-year-old Ming dynasty tools reveal earliest topical anesthetic from wolfsbane

Researchers analyzing two Ming dynasty iron surgical tools from the Xia Quan tomb in Jiangyin found residue containing aconitine, a highly toxic alkaloid from wolfsbane, detected with Raman spectroscopy and linked to a topical anesthetic prepared for minor surgeries after detoxification (likely with urine, vinegar, or similar substances). This marks the first direct chemical evidence of an anesthetic on ancient surgical instruments in Ming China.

via Live Science|

#aconitine #archaeology #ming-dynasty

censorship2 years ago•2 min saved

"Controversial Book on Ming Emperor's Ineptitude Sparks Censorship Concerns in China"

A book titled "Chongzhen: The Diligent Emperor of a Fallen Dynasty," which attributes the end of the Ming dynasty to the incompetence of a Chinese emperor, was recalled in China due to online comparisons with President Xi Jinping. Screenshots of critical comments were also scrubbed from the internet. The book, published on September 1, is currently unavailable online, and searches for it on Weibo yield no results. This incident highlights China's ongoing censorship practices, which aim to suppress content critical of its policies or leaders.

via Hindustan Times|

#book-recall #censorship #china

archaeology3 years ago•2 min saved

"Discovery of Ming Dynasty shipwrecks marks new era in deep-sea archaeology"

Two Ming-era shipwrecks have been discovered in the South China Sea, one overflowing with porcelain goods and the other containing stacks of logs and pottery. The discovery marks the first time ancient ships sailing and returning have been found in the same area, indicating that they were likely on an important trade route. Experts hope to learn more about ancient maritime trade routes and cultural exchanges through further research and monitoring of the wrecks.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#archaeology #ming-dynasty #porcelain