Historical Figures

Yang Guifei: The Love That Brought Down an Empire

The life of Yang Guifei—China’s legendary beauty whose love with Emperor Xuanzong sparked political turmoil, fueled the An Lushan Rebellion, and changed the fate of the Tang Dynasty.

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Joan of Arc: The Saint Burned for a Crown

Joan of Arc, a young French peasant girl who claimed to hear voices from God, was tried as a heretic and burned at the stake. Discover the powerful story of her faith, trial, and tragic end.

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