Grand Canal barges have no fancy names ... was seen by Chinese historians as an act of brilliant madness. Ancient China’s main rivers ran west to east, and Yang wanted to break this grip ...

It's encouraging to see the modern artificial waterway support the ancient canal ... disconnected sections of the Grand Canal is an example demonstrating China's commitment to the practice ...

Throughout history, several ancient civilizations have built impeccable infrastructure, including detailed canal systems and civic systems, to sustain their ever-growing populations. From the ...