When Wanrong gave birth to a child who was the product of an affair, her husband ripped the baby from her arms—but this was just the start of her nightmare.
The Forbidden City is one of the most important places in Asian history—but it’s also full of controversy, scandal, and mystery.
In 1958, the Chinese Communist Party, led by Chairman Mao, launched a campaign to bring the country into a better and brighter future—but it resulted in a disaster beyond anything they had imagined.
Wu Zetian Facts. China's only empress has been called a lot of things: a ruthelss tyrant, a scheming concubine, and, plot twist: an incredible ruler.
Wanli had plenty of consorts, but he loved Zheng best—and he made a promise to her that nearly destroyed his entire dynasty.
Cao Cao was a firm and effective leader—but he could also be unspeakably ruthless, as the Xu people learned the hard way.
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