Scorching Summers of Old: Lessons from Ancient China's Heatwaves The sweltering summers that plagued ancient China serve as a stark reminder of our own vulnerability to climate extremes.
Research into these ancient heatwaves reveals creative solutions employed by the elite to mitigate temperatures often soaring above 40 degrees Celsius.
Historical inscriptions detail the use of imperial ice sculptures and water powered fans in the palace as makeshift cooling devices.