Empress Liang Nuying was the first Empress of Emperor Huan of the Eastern Han Dynasty. She was the younger sister of Empress Dowager Liang Na. Therefore, she had a strong family background. Yet, her ruthless actions and her family’s desire for power caused her to lose Emperor Huan’s favour.[1] Even though her family helped her [read more]
Empress Dowager Liang Na was the Empress of Emperor Shun of the Eastern Han Dynasty. When Emperor Shun died, Liang Na became the Empress Dowager and Regent. Empress Dowager Liang Na’s regency often suffered many difficulties.[1] She was a capable ruler who installed order throughout her empire.[2] Empress Dowager Liang Na has often been praised for [read more]
Empress Fu was one of China’s most miserable Empresses. She was the wife of Emperor Ai of the Western Han Dynasty. She was Empress of China for six years. However, Emperor Ai did not favour her because he preferred men.[1] This led Empress Fu to a miserable and tragic end. Empress Fu was the daughter of [read more]
Empress Lu was the Empress of Emperor Houshao of the Western Han Dynasty. She was from the powerful Lu clan. She was the great-great-niece of Empress Dowager Lu Zhi. Even though she was Empress of China, she has largely been overshadowed by Empress Dowager Lu Zhi.[1] From the little information we have about this forgotten [read more]
Empress Shi was the second Empress of the infamous usurper, Emperor Wang Mang of the Xin Dynasty. She reigned for only a few months.[1] Very little information about Empress Shi of the Xin Dynasty is known.[2] Empress Shi’s story shows the perversity of Emperor Wang Mang.[3] Emperor Wang Mang made her his Empress in the hopes of [read more]
Queen Bao Si was the second Queen to King You of the Western Zhou Dynasty. She has been notorious for causing the fall of the Western Zhou Dynasty.[1] Her story has often been seen as a morality tale that rulers should stay away from beautiful women because they could destroy them and their kingdoms.[2] Yet, some [read more]
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