Princess Liji – A Vicious Beauty
Princess Liji was considered to be one of the most beautiful women in ancient China. However, she used her beauty for ruthless actions. She is […]
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Empress Ulanara – Did she cut her hair?
Empress Ulanara was one of Emperor Qianlong’s three empresses. She was originally a concubine and was eventually promoted to empress. She initially maintained a respectful […]
Ki – The Tarnished Image of the Last Mongolian Empress
Empress Ki’s rise to power is truly astonishing. She was forced to leave her homeland of Goryeo (Korea) to become a female tribute to the […]
Queen Dowager Xuan: China’s First Empress Dowager
Queen Dowager Xuan was one of the most powerful women in ancient China. She is known in history as the first Empress Dowager in Chinese […]
Empress Dowager Cixi – Her Later Years (Part two)
Read part one here. Empress Dowager Cixi is known as one of the most powerful women in Chinese history. She is known as the woman […]
Empress Dowager Cixi – Her Early Years (Part one)
Empress Dowager Cixi is one of China’s most controversial figures. She was the de facto ruler for at least forty-seven years. She is known to […]
