The Source of World Civilization is divided into five topics: the mystery of ancient Babylon, the mystery of Greek mythology, the mystery of ancient Egypt, the mystery of ancient India, and the light of Chinese civilization (composed of the interpretation of the Book of Changes and the wisdom of Laozi and Zhuangzi). Professor Qian Wenzhong from Fudan University, Professor Ceng Shiqiang from Taiwan Province Normal University, Professor Fu Peirong from Taiwan Province Provincial University, Professor Wang Yixin from Nankai University and Professor Li Xiaodong from Northeast Normal University gave lectures.
Professors Yu Dan, Meng Man and Wang Liqun will tell stories of famous Chinese and foreign cities, such as Paris, Vienna, Luoyang, Zhengzhou and Kaifeng, to better interpret the theme of the World Expo: Better City, Better Life.