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Jun 6, 2024 · In this episode, we explore the rise of one of history's most formidable women and the construction of a mysterious marvel—the Marble Boat. #EmpressDowagerCixi #MarbleBoat #QingDynasty # ...
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Jun 18, 2024 · Grand Empress-Dowager Xiaozhuang [1613-1688] Please consider helping THoC pay for itself! You will be granted the wisdom of the Three Sovereigns. Do you feel like the show might be worth $1 an episode? If so, please consider becoming a recurring History of China Patron at our Patreon page.
Jun 9, 2024 · Discover the life of Empress Dowager Cixi, the powerful woman who ruled China behind the throne. #EmpressCixi #QingDynasty #ChineseHistory #HistoricalFigures.
Jun 14, 2024 · A painting of grand empress dowager Xiaozhuang Wen, who ruled Qing dynasty China for several years following grandson Kangxi’s ascent to the imperial throne at the age of eight in 1661.
Jun 7, 2024 · An earthquake in Beijing sent an alarm to the powerful Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, mother of Shunzhi and grandmother of Kangxi, who intervened on von Bell's behalf.
1 day ago · On 31 December 1650, Dorgon died suddenly, marking the start of the Shunzhi Emperor's personal rule. Because the emperor was only 12 years old at that time, most decisions were made on his behalf by his mother, Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, who turned out to be a skilled political operator. Although his support had been essential to Shunzhi's ...
Jun 25, 2024 · Empress Dowager Cixi, an important political figure in the late Qing Dynasty, whose political skills and influence were unmatched, particularly favored Fucha and regarded her as her own daughter-in-law, which had complex political and personal factors behind it.
