Seeking to consolidate her grip on the Chinese throne, Empress Wu Zetian embarked on an audacious project: expanding the imperial palace on a scale never before seen in China, or the world.

Wu Zetian started her career as a concubine in the royal palace, but her ambition and cunning nature helped her rise through ...

At the tender age of 14, she entered Emperor Taizong's palace as a secretary ... star forfeits $350k after withdrawing from match Empress Wu cemented her control over China with an uncompromising ...

However, once Wu Zetain moved into the palace, things began to change in ... herself and titled her reign "Zhou," becoming the first empress in Chinese history to rule the country.

The capital pulsates with strange signs and foreboding omens as Emperor Gaozong, lying on his deathbed within the palace ... power behind the throne, Empress Wu Zetian, will continue to shape ...

Japan's Emperor and Empress have hosted the first banquet at the Imperial Palace in six years to welcome Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his wife as state guests. Emperor ...

Wu Zetian’s influence across Central Asia helped boost trade, particularly in valuable commodities like silk and tea, which ...