Imperial Consort Xie
China

Imperial Consort Xie – The first wife of Emperor Sun Quan of the Eastern Wu Dynasty who eventually lost favour

Imperial Consort Xie was the first main wife of Emperor Sun Quan (also known as Emperor Da) of the Eastern Wu Dynasty. She married him before he became emperor. Imperial Consort Xie was once deeply loved by her husband.[1] However, she lost her husband’s love and favour when he wanted to put his concubine, Imperial [read more]
Imperial Consort Xu
China

Imperial Consort Xu – The jealous Imperial Consort of Emperor Sun Quan of the Eastern Wu Dynasty whom he stubbornly refused to make Empress

Imperial Consort Xu was the imperial concubine of Emperor Sun Quan of the Eastern Wu Dynasty. She was the adopted mother of Sun Deng, the Crown Prince of the Eastern Wu Dynasty.[1] Imperial Consort Xu was once loved by Emperor Sun Quan.[2] However, she eventually lost his favour because of her jealousy.[3] Emperor Sun Quan’s ministers [read more]
Stateira as portrayed in Alexander, the Making of a God
Iran

Stateira II Shahbanu – The Last Queen of the Achaemenid Empire and Alexander the Great’s hostage

Stateira II Shahbanu was the last queen of the Achaemenid Empire. She was the queen consort to her brother, Darius III of the Achaemenid Empire. She was queen for five years.[1] She accompanied her husband to war.[2] King Darius III was defeated by King Alexander the Great. She immediately became Alexander the Great’s hostage.[3] In circa [read more]