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Throughout Chinese history, the dragon has also been associated with imperial power, going back to the first emperor of unified China, Qin Shi Huangdi (r. 221-210 B.C.).
Hue seeks Ministry approval to assess and repair the vandalized imperial throne. The People's Committee of Hue City has submitted an official proposal to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, ...
The recent attack on the Nguyen dynasty’s imperial throne - a recognized national treasure - has raised urgent concerns about the security of priceless cultural heritage items in Vietnam. Experts are ...
The grave belonged to Liu He, a prince who inherited the imperial throne of the Western Han Dynasty (202 BCE to 25 CE) for only 27 days before he was deposed (though not killed). At the time of ...
The Chrysanthemum Throne is located in the Imperial Palace of Kyoto and is only used for coronations. Credit: Prime Minister’s official residence (首相官邸) / Wikimedia Commons Some of those collateral ...
After Chu Yuan ascends to the Imperial throne of Chu State at the age of just 16, he realizes that he has a huge responsibility on his shoulders. His leadership soon appears to face its first ...
The costume Chinese drama The Princess Royal, featuring Zhao Jinmai and Zhang Linghe, released its final set of episodes on July 13, 2024. As seen in the official trailer, the series follows the ...
As a result, of 18 imperial family members, not one of the 13 women will have access to the throne. As things stand, there are now just three living heirs to the Chrysanthemum throne.
As a result, of 18 imperial family members, not one of the 13 women will have access to the throne. As things stand, there are now just three living heirs to the Chrysanthemum throne. These are ...
As a result, of 18 imperial family members, not one of the 13 women will have access to the throne. As things stand, there are now just three living heirs to the Chrysanthemum throne. These are ...
But approval for having women on the imperial throne has continued to grow in Japan. A recent poll suggested 90% of public support for a change to the law to enable women to take the throne.. In ...
How an imperial Chinese emperor fell for his carer, who was 17 years his senior. Despite the significant age gap, ... Instead of yielding the throne to his older brother, ...