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South-pointing chariot
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The south-pointing chariot was an ancient Chinese two-wheeled vehicle that carried a movable pointer that indicated south, no matter how the chariot turned. Usually, the pointer took the form of a dol
Exhibit in the Science Museum in London, England. This conjectural model chariot incorporates a differential gear.
Exhibit in the Science Museum in London, England. This conjectural model chariot incorporates a differential gear.
An image of a south-pointing chariot from Sancai Tuhui (first published 1609)
An image of a south-pointing chariot from Sancai Tuhui (first published 1609)
Children's instructive toy chariot in Chinese display at Expo 2005 in Japan
Children's instructive toy chariot in Chinese display at Expo 2005 in Japan
An illustration of a differential between the drive shaft (at bottom right) and driving wheels of an automobile
An illustration of a differential between the drive shaft (at bottom right) and driving wheels of an automobile
War wagon
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A war wagon is any of several historical types of early fighting vehicle involving an armed or armored animal-drawn cart or wagon.
South-pointing chariot
…compass for navigation and may also have had other purposes. The ancient Chinese invented a mobile-like armored cart in the 5th century BC called the Dongwu Che (Chinese: 洞屋车). It was used for the purpose of protecting warriors on the battlefield, as a kind of mobile protective cart with a shed-like roof. It…
Modern reconstruction of a Hussite war wagon
Modern reconstruction of a Hussite war wagon
Medieval depiction of the Hussite war wagon, c.1437
Medieval depiction of the Hussite war wagon, c.1437