Chinese History

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.

Cultural IconsFemme Fatales in HistoryHistorical FiguresHistorical MysteriesLegends & MythsQueens & EmpressesWomen of TragedyWomen of Wisdom

Wu Zetian: The One and Only Empress of China

She rose from a concubine to become the only Empress of China. Discover Wu Zetian’s cunning rise to power, her reign, and her enduring legacy.

Queens & EmpressesRemarkable Figures in HistoryWomen of Wisdom