amestris shahbanu
Amestris Shahbanu

Amestris Shahbanu – The tarnished reputation of King Xerxes I of the Babylonian Empire’s Queen

Amestris Shahbanu was one of the most powerful Persian Queens during the Babylonian Empire.[1] She was Queen to King Xerxes I and the mother of King Artaxerxes I. Greek historians, Herodotus and Ctesias, have portrayed her to be as a ruthless Queen who has an unquenchable thirst for blood.[2] However, modern historians believe this depiction of [read more]

Empress Myeongseong
Empress Myeongseong

Empress Myeongseong the Great – Korea’s beloved Empress

Empress Myeongseong the Great has been known as one of Korea’s greatest Queens. She has been regarded as a national heroine.[1] She has been known for her reforms and her attempts to maintain Korean independence.[2] Empress Myeongseong the Great has often been praised for her “wisdom and insight”.[3] She has also been praised for being a talented and accomplished [read more]