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2026 New Asia Currents (NAC) Interviews Dr Wang

We have some exciting news to share. Last year, New Asia Currents (NAC) interviewed Dr Wang on her publications of pre-Columbian transoceanic voyages (here). This year they have done three interviews. Here is a summary of…

Chinese Explored Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica Long Before the Europeans

by Dr Wang
June 2, 2022November 22, 2025
1 Comment, Chinese Explored Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica Long Before the Europeans
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If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, it is now summertime, but if you live in the Southern hemisphere, it is now winter. Today, this is common knowledge, but what about in antiquity? In this…