Jiang Cun
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Jiang Cun has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Jan 2026). Identified as the Chinese engineer who used mercury in clocks (10th century CE) to reduce freezing/viscosity issues of water clocks.
Engineer (historical, China) at China (10th century CE; specific institution not given in episode) specializing in Engineering, Horology (historical), Fluid-based timekeeping.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Role | Engineer (historical, China) |
| Affiliation | China (10th century CE; specific institution not given in episode) |
Who talks about Jiang Cun on podcasts?
Jiang Cun came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Keeping Time | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Jan 2026)