The global impact of ancient Chinese paper money was not achieved overnight ... another significant invention that influenced human civilization. The author is Wang Shen, assistant researcher ...

XINHUA KUNMING — In a small village in Yunnan province, a crystal-clear stream has been more than just a source of water for generations — it has been the lifeblood of an ancient paper-making ...

He doesn't mention paper money and the bank note ... of transportation would not have been possible without this Chinese invention. NOVA: How did the Chinese invention of gunpowder move from ...