Empress Dowager He has been known in history for causing the downfall of the Han Dynasty.[1] She was the second Empress of Emperor Ling of the Eastern Han Dynasty. History has often depicted her in a negative light.[2] She has often been portrayed as vicious and tyrannical.[3] Yet, the events during her short-lived regency led to [read more]
Empress Song was one of the most tragic Empresses of China. She was the first Empress of Emperor Ling of the Eastern Han Dynasty. She originally had Emperor Ling’s favour.[1] However, she lost Emperor Ling’s favour because she did not have a son and jealous imperial concubines frequently slandered her.[2] Yet, Empress Song was framed [read more]
The Dutch Sapphire Parure Tiara consists of 655 brilliants and 32 sapphires and made perhaps its most famous outing on the head of Queen Maxima during the inauguration of her husband, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. Embed from Getty Images The largest sapphire has an intersection of 2 centimetres and consists of 44 carats, and [read more]
Empress Guo Shengtong was the first Empress of Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han Dynasty. She was Empress for fifteen years and bore him six children. Yet, she was deposed for political reasons.[1] However, historians consider her to be very lucky.[2] After her deposition, Empress Guo Shengtong enjoyed a comfortable life.[3] Even though she would no longer [read more]
*contains affiliate links* The lives of the six Queens of King Henry VIII of England have continued to fascinate us over 500 years later. The National Portrait Gallery is running an exhibition called “Six Lives. The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens”, and this wonderful hardcover book accompanies it. So, even if you can’t make it [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]
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