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Our Trailblazer episodes continue this week with Jeannie Lin, one of the first authors to write historical romance featuring Asian characters set in Asia. Her debut romance, Butterfly Swords, is set in Tang Dynasty China. In this episode, we talk about the craft of romance, about preparing for and resisting rejection while finding her own path to publication, about how she honed her storytelling, and about the way cultural archetypes find their way to the page. We also talk about the lightning fast changes in romance over the last twelve years. Thank you to Jeannie Lin for making time for Fated Mates. Transcript availableThis episode is sponsored by The Steam Box (use code FATEDMATES for 10% off) and Chirp Audiobooks.Next week, we're talking Sarah's Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake, which will release March 22 in a new trade paperback format. After that, our next read along is Diana Quincy's Her Night With the Duke, which was on our Best of 2020 year-end list! Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, or at your local bookstore. You can also get it in audio from our partner, Chirp Books!Show NotesThis week, we welcome romance author Jeannie Lin, whose newest book in the Lotus Palace Mysteries series, Red Blossom in Snow, comes out next week on March 21, 2022. Hear us talk about Jeannie Lin's books on our 2020 Best of the Year episode, our Road Trip Interstitial, and our So You Want to Read a Historical episode.The Tang Dynasty lasted from 618-907, and Empress Wu reigned from 624-705. RWA's Golden Heart Award was phased out in...

Empress Wu Zetian rose from royal concubine to become the only female ruler in China's 2,000 years of imperial history. Today she is seen as ruthless, tyrannical and willing to murder her own family to hold onto the throne. However this female leader has suffered from a millennium of bad propaganda. Many of the shocking and devious actions she took to claim and hold power overshadow the good she did for her people. Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Lau Tzu Ehru by Doug Maxwell #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In its many thousands of years of history, China has had only one official ruling monarch who was a woman. Sure, there were powerful Empress Consorts who pulled the strings of weak Emperor husbands, but Empress Wu Zetian ambitiously, and ruthlessly, upended convention to claim the throne in her own name. Born to a prosperous and well-connected family sometimes in the first half of the 620s, Wu joined the Imperial Court at the age of 14 in the privileged position of concubine to the Emperor. Instead, she became a trusted scribe and advisor who was sent to live out her life in a monastery after his death. But his son, Emperor Gaozong, brought her back to court, where she promptly began having babies with him, something his official wife was never able to do. It took many years, but through devious, even violent means, Wu Zeitan would clear the Court of all rivals to her power and become Gaozong's legal wife, and Empress Consort of China. This was an open door to full control of China; Wu Zeitan only needed to walk through it - and she did. Listen ad-free at patreon.com/trashyroyalspodcast. To advertise on this podcast, reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

China has had many influential and ambitious Empresses in its history, such as Empress Wu, but Zhao Feiyan certainly gives them all a run for their money. Zhao Feiyan was born into a relatively poor family, but due to her talent as a dancer, she was able to get the attention of the emperor, and from there, hijinx ensued. Join me on today's episode to learn about China's most underrated and controversial Empress. Bibliography Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Emperor Cheng of Han.” Wikipedia, March 21, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Cheng_of_Han. ———. “Imperial Chinese Harem System.” Wikipedia, March 4, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_Chinese_harem_system. ———. “Zhao Feiyan.” Wikipedia, March 8, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhao_Feiyan. ———. “Zhao Hede.” Wikipedia, March 21, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhao_Hede. Encyclopedia Britannica. “Han Dynasty,” July 20, 1998. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Han-dynasty/Cultural-achievements-of-the-Han-dynasty. Jacks, Lauralee. “Zhao Feiyan - Her Notorious Reputation as a Wanton Empress.” History of Royal Women, January 21, 2022. https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/zhao-feiyan/zhao-feiyan-her-notorious-reputation-as-a-wanton-empress/#google_vignette. Keats School. “The Dancing of the Han Dynasty.” Accessed March 30, 2024. https://keatschinese.com/china-culture-resources/the-dancing-of-the-han-dynasty/. ChinaFetching.com. “Zhao Feiyan - From Dancer to Queen of Han.” Accessed March 30, 2024. https://www.chinafetching.com/zhao-feiyan. Schottenhammer, Angela (1 August 2003). "Slaves and Forms of Slavery in Late Imperial China (Seventeenth to Early Twentieth Centuries)." Slavery & Abolition. 24 (2): 143–154. doi:10.1080/01440390308559161. ISSN 0144-039X. S2CID 143643161. Fairbank, John King and Merle Goldman 1992. China: a new history. 2nd enlarged edition 2006. Cambridge, MA; London: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press. ISBN 0-674-01828-1 MacMahon, Keith (2013), Women Shall Not Rule: Imperial Wives and Concubines in China from Han to Liao, Rowman & Littlefield, p. 11, ISBN 9781442222908 Book of Han, vol. 97, part 2. Zizhi Tongjian, vols. 31, 32, 33, 34, 35. Lee, Lily Xiao Hong & Stefanowska, A.D. (2007). Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women: Antiquity through Sui, 1600 B.C.E-618 C.E. M.E. Sharpe, Inc. Milburn, Olivia, and Xuan Ling. 2021. The Empress in the Pepper Chamber: Zhao Feiyan in History and Fiction. Seattle: University of Washington Press. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/j.ctv1p2gjd6

¡Bienvenid@s de nuevo! En este episodio os invitamos a explorar con nosotras la vida y el legado de la emperatriz Wu Zetian, una de las mujeres más poderosas de la historia china. Nacida en el año 624 de la era común, Wu Zetian pasó de ser una concubina durante la dinastía Tang. a ganarse un lugar en la corte imperial y pasar a convertirse en la única emperatriz reinante de China. A lo largo de su reinado, realizó importantes reformas políticas, culturales y religiosas, desafiando las normas tradicionales y dejando una huella indeleble en la historia de China. ¡Descubre por qué su figura sigue siendo objeto de fascinación y controversia por partes iguales! Recuerda localizar el gazapo si quieres participar en el sorteo de una taza de Mujeres con Historia y envíanoslo desde cualquiera de nuestros métodos de contacto, tienes de tiempo hasta el 15 de mayo incluido. Series y películas: -Ppelícula Empress Wu, Emperatriz Wuu de 1963, dirigida por Li Han-Hsiang. - Película Empress Wu, de 1939 y dirigida por Peilin Fang -Teleserie La emperatriz de China o La leyenda de Wu Mei-niang de 2014 dirigida por Yik Chun Go Libros: - Bilogía: El palacio de la luna Emperatriz Wu 1, y La emperatriz de la Luna, Emperatriz Wu 2, de Weina Dai Rande - Libro La Emperatriz Wu, de Lin Yutang Comic y novela gráfica: - Serie de novelas gráficas: Women Who Were Kings 2, dedicado a Wu Zetian, de Queenie Chan - Serie: The Comic Library of Chinese History, volumen 16, de Han Yang Dong Man - Wu Zetian, de Takeshi Mine

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Discover the life of Empress Wu Zetian - the first and ONLY Empress of China. Join us as we explore the Tang Dynasty, touch on some medieval gossip, and discuss the impact Empress Wu had on the lives of the people of her empire. Support the show

The words filth and perversion barely begin to scratch the surface of what's on offer in this interview with Empress Wu and her singular penchant for scenes that expand into systems that fuck gender, the body, notions of inside and outside, as well as existence itself. Here in the free preview, we discuss Wu's journey into pro-Domme work as well as her thoughts on sex work decriminalization. Paid listeners will receive the full hour and fifteen minute interview featuring specifics of her wild Dominance practice. Get the complete interview on Patreon for $11/month or Substack for $8/month. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/94681123?pr=true  Substack: https://askasub.substack.com/podcast  To support the pod and join our thriving ask a sub community of kinky pocket friends, Join Patreon starting at $5/month!  Submit questions for this podcast as voice memos to podcast@askasub.com  Go here for information on how to record a voice memo   Subscribe to the subby substack here. Twitter | @Lina.Dune | @askasub2.0 CREDITS Created, Hosted, Produced and Edited by Lina Dune With Additional Support from Mr. Dune Artwork by Kayleigh Denner Music by Dan Molad

The only Empress regnant in China's history. She established her own dynasty, married two emperors, and ruled China more effectively than either of her two husbands-- in her own right. Support the showShow Notes: https://www.thepithychronicle.com/resourceshttps://www.tiktok.com/@thepithychroniclershttps://www.instagram.com/the.pithy.chronicle/

China first became a country 3500 years ago, but in all that time, only one woman has served as the ruler of China in her own right. In 665 AD, Empress Wu Zetian sneakily ascended to the throne, where she remained in charge until her death 40 years later. But her journey to get there? It's complicated to say the least! Join a VERY enthusiastic Desiree on this week's episode of Kickass Women of Color as she digs deep into the astonishing (and bloody!) life of Wu Zetian.

Delve into the history of the most brutal rulers the world has known. While figures like Joseph Stalin and Benito Mussolini readily come to mind, brutality in leadership has existed long before the 1930s. Discover why figures such as Attila the Hun and Empress Wu, despite their harsh reigns, may not be the most villainous rulers in history. How were their actions perceived by their contemporaries, and what factors influenced these perceptions? #cruelestrulers #brutalleaders #JosephStalin #BenitoMussolini #AttilatheHun #EmpressWu #tyrants #despots #history #worldleaders #weirdhistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maura and Chloé talk about Empress Wu (624AD-705AD); the Chinese badass known for being the first and only female emperor of China. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Empress Wu Zetian is the only woman in Chinese history to rule in her own name, but, similarly to Empress Theodora, her story is steeped in rumors, political agendas, and missing documents. There is no way for people today to truly know the truth of her story or the accuracy of her legacy. The legend paints her as a murderous, vindictive, power-hungry vixen. In recent years some historians have called for her to be recognized as a proto-feminist. A woman who “broke the glass ceiling” and rose higher than any female before or after her in Imperial China. Empress Wu was a woman far ahead of her time, but her legacy has been blighted and silenced over the centuries.Featured Guests: Jonathan Clements, a historian, professor, and TV presenter who specializes in the history of East Asia, and Mike Dash, a New York Times bestselling author and historian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before we return to a string of wonderful guests from the horticultural world, we must take a moment to savour the treasures currently on show at East Ruston Old Vicarage, a thirty-two acre wonderland on the Norfolk coast. From the big, bold and brilliant Brumansias to the tumble of climbers filling up the walls on the house and a look at some of the stars in the Desert Wash, owner Alan Gray is joined by Thordis for a meander through some of the best bits in the garden this summer. PLANT LIST Salvia 'Kisses and Wishes' Heliotropium arborescens 'Lord Roberts' Pelargonium 'Gazelle' Erigeron karvinskianus 'Lavender Lady' Petunia exserta Verbena bonariensis Eschscholzia californica Lychnis coronaria Geranium incanum Aloiampelos striatula/Aloe striatula Musa basjoo Berkheya purpurea Nolina longifolia Echium pininana Pelargonium 'Paul Crampel'  Lantana camara Limnanthes douglasii Alstroemeria 'Indian Summer' Helichrysum Lychnis coronaria 'Gardeners' World' Astrantia 'Roma' Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding' Astrantia major 'Shaggy' Podophyllum 'Spotty Dotty' Hosta 'Empress Wu' Hosta plantaginea Fuchsia microphylla ssp. hemsleyana 'Silver Lining' Athyrium otophorum 'Okanum' Blechnum chilense Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Eragrostis 'Totnes Burgundy' Phlebodium aureum 'Davana'  Coniogramme emeiensis Dahlia 'Karma Choc' Rosa x odorata 'Bengal Crimson' Nicotiana glauca Punica granatum Abutilon 'Ashford Red' Lobelia tupa Dahlia coccinea Cuphea ignea Cuphea cyanea Cuphea 'Roxy'  Vitis coignetiae Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' Salvia patens 'Giant form' Phuopsis stylosa  Begonia rex 'Black Knight' Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Pink Chaos' Adiantum venustum Solenostemon Kong Series Impatiens walleriana/Impatiens sultanii

Wu Zetian is known as China's only recorded female Emperor. She founded the Zhao dynasty, smack in the middle of the prestigious Tang dynasty, which was filled with powerful male rulers.Wu was initially a highly educated consort of Emperor Taizong. She went on to become the wife of the next emperor, Gaozong.Her path towards being a consort (or "concubine", as it was termed back then), was curated for her. But her path to being a ruler was cursed with bloodshed, poisonings, corruption, kidnappings, casual executions, summary executions, false accusations of witchcraft, putting in place puppet kings, and of course, drowning people in wine. And this was at a time when Confucian ideology formed the crux was Chinese society, which viewed women as meek, obedient, and best to run a household.Wu said to no all of that.Between 665 AD and 705 AD, Wu ruled China with an iron fist.She killed her enemies one by one, including other wives and consorts of the emperor. She did not trust the aristocracy, because they were hell-bent on kicking her off the throne.Instead, all her policies aimed at appeasing the common folks -- setting up agriculture and trade opportunities, fortifying the borders of the country, and allowing commoners to participate in the civil services.In the past, she was seen as a ruthless ruler who did not care for her people, her political allies, or her family. However, today history treats her as benevolent, smart, engaging, and politically savvy. And of course, a great ruler.ALSO!! Please fill out our merchandise survey – https://forms.gle/ENMZgR4LBjjK9ThT9Find out more at - https://ivmpodcasts.com/miss-conduct-blogYou can follow our hosts on Instagram.Miss Conduct: https://instagram.com/missconductpodRagavi: https://www.instagram.com/ragi.dosai/Nisha: https://www.instagram.com/just.nishful.thinking/You can listen to this show and other incredible shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Out of thousands of years of Chinese history only one women managed to rule China independently. Wu has been written off as a power hungry usurper but she was also one of China's best rulers and did many great things for the country. Join me and my bestie Lindsey to uncover the life of China's only Empress. Bibliography Magazine, Smithsonian. "The Demonization of Empress Wu." Smithsonian.com. August 10, 2012. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-demonization-of-empress-wu-20743091/. Mark, Emily. "Wu Zetian." World History Encyclopedia. April 29, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/Wu_Zetian/. "Wu Zetian." Wikipedia. April 16, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wu_Zetian. "Wu Zhao: Ruler of Tang Dynasty China." Association for Asian Studies. May 19, 2020. https://www.asianstudies.org/publications/eaa/archives/wu-zhao-ruler-of-tang-dynasty-china/. Www.facebook.com/historyofroyalwomen. "Empress Regnant of the Zhou Dynasty - Wu Zetian." History of Royal Women. June 14, 2020. https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/wu-zetian/empress-regnant-zhou-dynasty-wu-zetian/.

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the greatest flower shows on earth and a highlight of the horticultural calendar. Here on Talking Dirty we get just as excited about it as everybody else and - as you'd expect - we've been lapping up all the plants and combinations!  So, fresh from Main Avenue and the Great Pavilion, Alan Gray (East Ruston Old Vicarage) and Thordis are here to share their favourites from across the show. And, as you can see from the plant list, there was plenty to catch their eyes! #rhschelsea #chelseaflowershow #gardendesign PLANT LIST x Semponium 'Destiny' Aeonium 'Sunburst' Aeonium 'Kiwi' Aeonium 'Schwarzkopf' x Semponium 'Sienna' Agave univittata 'Quadricolor' Agave victoriae-reginae Aeonium 'Green Tea' Aeonium tabuliforme Clivia miniata 'Steve's Pastel Green Throat' Clivia miniata 'Hirao' Petunia exserta Begonia sutherlandii 'Saunder's Legacy' Begonia 'Regal Minuet' Begonia 'Namur'  Begonia 'Helter Skelter' Streptocarpus saxorum Nasturtium 'Baby Rose' Hosta 'Wheee!'Hosta 'Empress Wu' Hedera helix 'Pink 'n' Curly' Delphinium elatum 'Ruby Wedding' Primula japonica 'Miller's Crimson' Adiantum aleuticum 'Imbricatum'  Iris 'Mrs Alan Gray'  Selaginella kraussiana Soleirolia soleirolii Blechnum chilense Podophyllum 'Spotty Dotty' Anemone leveillei Cercis siliquastrum Lamium orvala Digitalis 'Glory of Roundway' Acer davidii  Lychnis fos-cuculi ‘Alba' Rosa glauca Baptisia ‘Twilight' Baptisia ‘Purple Smoke' Baptisia ‘Dutch Chocolate' Leucanthemum vulgare Euphorbia palustris Smyrnium perfoliatum Nicotiana langsdorffii Campanula patula Verbena 'Bampton' Acaena microphylla Stipa gigantea Eschscholzia californica 'Ivory Castle' Salvia 'Violette De Loire' Salvia 'Royal Bumble' Eschscholzia californica 'Thai Silk' Series Papaver somniferum 'Lauren's Grape' Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus Echium ‘Red Feather' Bupleurum longifolium 'Aureum' Centranthus ruber var. coccineus Centaurea 'Jordy' Rose 'Dusky Maiden' Rosa 'Jacqueline du Pré' Anchusa 'Loddon Royalist' Geum 'Mai Tai' Iris 'Blue Rhythm' Salvia nemorosa ‘Crystal Blue' Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hills' Aquilegia 'Ruby Port' Briza media Briza media 'Limouzi' Peony 'Dark Eyes' Cosmos bipinnatus 'Rubenza' Verbascum 'Petra' Camassia leichtlinii 'Alba' Luzula nivea Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Storm Cloud' Galactites tomentosa Galactites tomentosa 'Alba' Parrotia persica Centaurea 'Purple Heart' Lupinus 'Masterpiece' Gladiolus colvillei 'The Bride' Prunus lusitanica 

Our Trailblazer episodes continue this week with Jeannie Lin, one of the first authors to write historical romance featuring Asian characters set in Asia. Her debut romance, Butterfly Swords, is set in Tang Dynasty China. In this episode, we talk about the craft of romance, about preparing for and resisting rejection while finding her own path to publication, about how she honed her storytelling, and about the way cultural archetypes find their way to the page. We also talk about the lightning fast changes in romance over the last twelve years. Thank you to Jeannie Lin for making time for Fated Mates. This episode is sponsored by The Steam Box (use code FATEDMATES for 10% off) and Chirp Audiobooks.Next week, we're talking Sarah's Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake, which will release March 22 in a new trade paperback format. After that, our next read along is Diana Quincy's Her Night With the Duke, which was on our Best of 2020 year-end list! Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, or at your local bookstore. You can also get it in audio from our partner, Chirp Books!Show NotesThis week, we welcome romance author Jeannie Lin, whose newest book in the Lotus Palace Mysteries series, Red Blossom in Snow, comes out next week on March 21, 2022. Hear us talk about Jeannie Lin's books on our 2020 Best of the Year episode, our Road Trip Interstitial, and our So You Want to Read a Historical episode.The Tang Dynasty lasted from 618-907, and Empress Wu reigned from 624-705. RWA's Golden Heart Award was phased out in 2019. Twitter was launched in 2006 and Goodreads in 2007. Goodreads was acquired by Amazon in 2013. Borders Books closed in 2011. People mentioned: author Jade Lee, who also writes as Kathy Lyons; author Barbara Ankrum; author Shawntell Madison; author Amanda Berry; author Bria Quinlan; author Eden Bradley of Romance Divas forum; author Kate Pearce; actor Tony Leung; Piatkus editor Anna Boatman; agent Gail Fortune.

In this episode, Kelsie shares her interview of soon-to-be Dr. Cony Marquez, with Brooke and they discuss Empress Wu and Empress Dowager Cixi. Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/remedialherstory/support

On today's episode, we have the tender brutalist and professional dom, Empress Wu join us for a philosophical and vulnerable conversation about liberation through kink. Together we talk about why bad bitches date emotionally immature people, the sublime nature of sadism, and the need to examine your own internalization of social norms. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! And, join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 Modern Anarchy Community: Instagram Facebook Patreon Empress Wu's Community: Instagram Website Resources Esther Perel Louise Bourgeois - The Couple Deleuze and Guattari Desire, the Big Other, & the Wall of Language | Psychoanalysis of Jacques Lacan Mel Chen - Toxic Animacies, Inanimate Affections Atlanta Shooting and the Legacy of Misogyny and Racism Against Asian Women What EXACTLY Is A 'Service Top' In The BDSM Kink Community? Sublime Borders: Schiller's Will and Nietzsche's Will-to-Power The Art of Cruelty BDSM 101: Praise Kink / Affirmation Play Red Canary Song Kink Out Events Veil Machine

He's back and he's brought ALL the plants to talk about! Ian Roofe - one of our original Get Gardening team - returns to regale us with his favourite plants of the moment, which leads into an exciting conversation about planting in the Exotic Garden at East Ruston Old Vicarage and some climber inspiration from Ian's own garden. With thanks, as ever, to the brilliant online plant community who've supplied copious pictures to help illustrate the plants. From the Frustrated Gardener to Cotswold Garden Plants to Wanderlust Plants in Seattle (https://www.wanderlustnursery.com/ (https://www.wanderlustnursery.com)). PLANT LIST Meconopsis betonicifolia Althaea cannabina Nicotiana alata 'Tinkerbell' Nicotiana langsdorffii Dahlia excelsa Dahlia imperialis Dahlia campanulata Sorbaria kirilowii var. arborea Cotinus coggygria Catalpa bignonioides Ailanthus altissima Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' Magnolia delavayi Ailanthus altissima Decaisnea fargesii Hosta 'Empress Wu' Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' Phygelius x rectus 'African Queen' Paulownia tomentosa Primula 'Francisca' Tanacetum parthenium Erigeron annuus Salvia 'Penny's Smile' Cosmos bipinnatus 'Xsenia' Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea' Catalpa bignonioides 'Nana' Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' Acer negundo 'Aureovariegatum' Acer negundo 'Flamingo' Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel' Salvia bullulata Helichrysum italicum Verbena officinalis var. grandiflora 'Bampton' Diascia personata 'Coral Spires' Sphaeralcea 'Childerley' Sphaeralcea ‘Newleaze Coral' Clematis x durandii Cionura oreophila Clematis urophylla Stachyurus praecox Abeliophyllum distichum Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Golden Memories' Hardenbergia violacea Geranium maderense Geranium pratense 'Summer Skies' Geranium 'Blue Cloud' Ballota pseudodictamnus Stipa/Nassella tenuissima Sternbergia lutea Philadelphus 'Belle Étoile' Philadelphus 'Starbright' Ligustrum quihoui Elaeagnus angustifolia 'Quicksilver' Toona sinensis 'Flamingo' Lonicera hildebrandiana Lonicera etrusca 'Superba' Aeonium 'Mardi Gras'

Our chum Jonathan Clements returns with his passion for Chinese history, this time to tell the tale of the exceptional Medieval Empress Wu.

Real Monsters: Lethal Ladies Mary Tudor and Empress Wu, with special guest Kelly Evans Journalist and dogged student of all things forensic, Wess Haubrich, examines the nitty, gritty details you didn't know about famous (and not so famous but equally weird) crimes and their unseen motivations. Thanks for reading! You can also support the Real Monsters' podcast Wess does to get even deeper into these cases. Find it wherever you get your podcasts, on patreon or here: http://www.realmonsters.live Follow the Show on Facebook here Twitter here. We're also on Instagram and Snapchat. Make a donation here to keep the podcast running at any of these links: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=WLPEMHK7SH43Y https://www.patreon.com/realmonsters https://www.buymeacoff.ee/realmonster http://www.cash.app/$RMPodcast https://www.givebutter.com/realmonsters We are also on Venmo! (message us for further details) Or tip us via Vocal Media too by heading to this link. Follow the Show on Facebook hereTwitter here. We're also on Instagram and Snapchat. #crime #truecrimepodcast #history #justice --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmonsters/message

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We're going way, way back, y'all! Today's subject is the first and only Empress Regnant of China, Wu Zetian (624-705).  Man, there was a time when everybody was just killing everybody else, huh? Couldn't trust anyone. The educated, beautiful, charming, and conniving Empress Wu likely killed a few hundred people herself in pursuit of power, and may or may not have killed her own baby daughter as a stepping stone to the throne. Listen now and decide for yourself!You can find The Sewing Circle on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you listen to your other favorite shows. You can find all my sources at sewingcirclepodcast.com/listennowFOLLOW ME @tsc_pod on both Twitter and Insta 

Empress Wu shattered the glass ceiling in her rise from low level wife to de facto ruler to Divine Ruler in her own right. Sources on Wu give vastly different accounts of her, ranging from proud, capable feminist to seriously evil dictator. Either way she dominated for more than fifty years and became the only female emperor in 4,000 years of Chinese history.This episode belongs in the series Women Who Seized Power.Check out the website for more details and sources.

Although Empress Wu ZeTian is famous she was also a very ruthless ruler who had anyone who got in her way put in prison or killed, including her own children! She's well known in Chinese history. Her husband, Emperor Gao Zong, is also well known for the Tang Dynasty time period.

The only woman to rule in her own right through out China's imperial history, Wu Zetian remains a controversial figure to this day. Was her reputation of exceptional cruelty and sexual immorality deserved? Listen and find out. Instagram: QandRpod Email: QueensandRebelspod@gmail.com Sources: - Tung, Jowen R. Fables for the Patriarchs: Gender Politics in Tang Discourse. Rowman and Littlefield, 2000. - Rothschild, N. Harry. Emperor Wu Zhao and Her Pantheon of Devis, Divinities, and Dynastic Mothers. Columbia University Press, 2018. - Dash, Mike. “The Demonization of Empress Wu.” Smithsonian.com, Smithsonian Institution, 10 Aug. 2012, www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-demonization-of-empress-wu-20743091/. - Valdez, Teresa “No One Mourns the Wicked: The Female Emperor Wu Zhao.” StMU History Media, 10 Nov. 2017, stmuhistorymedia.org/no-one-mourns-the-wicked-the-female-emperor-wu-zhao/. - Meekins, Jeannie. Wu Zetian: First Empress of China: A 15-Minute Biography. Learning Island, 2019. - Lee, Yuen Ting “Wu Zhao: Ruler of Tang Dynasty China.” Association for Asian Studies, 19 May 2020, www.asianstudies.org/publications/eaa/archives/wu-zhao-ruler-of-tang-dynasty-china/.

Today we will be discussing one of the most controversial women in Chinese history: Empress Wu Zetian, the only woman to ever rule China. Historians have depicted her as a ruthless monster and an ineffective ruler, but was this really the case?

The late 600s and early 700s were a tumultuous time for continental east Asia. From the war between the Tang Dynasty and the Kingdom of Silla to the rise to power of Empress Wu Zetian and the emergence of Balhae as Koguryo's successor state, big things were happening which would come to influence Japan's place in the east.If you'd like to see some interesting photos of some of the gigantic Buddha statues sponsored by Empress Wu as well as a statue of Balhae's founder, check out the supplemental post!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/AHistoryOfJapan)

What you'll hear: 1:07 Introduction 2:00 Arrival at court 3:27 Return to favour 4:33 Ascent to power 7:36 Death and legacy

Most people are looking for the next big thing.  Larry Namer is the man who is creating it.Learn more about FanVestor:  www.fanvestor.comEpisode SummaryLarry is best known for founding the international mega hit cable TV show E! Entertainment, which has been shown in over 140 countries.Throughout his career he's been able to parlay chance meetings and coincidences into bestselling projects.Now, through his company Metan Global Entertainment Group, he's making an international movie about Empress Wu, the only female ruler in China's history, as well as developing programming for the Chinese market. He's also recently gotten involved in a FanVestor, a new fintech venture.And that's the just the beginning … In this episode, I sit down with Larry to learn more about his focus on China's media market, how he sees the entertainment industry evolving as a result of the pandemic, and a new venture that he's just gotten involved with.I had a chance to hear about Larry's adventure filled journey from New York to L.A. during the early days of cable television - to his work in Russia and China's media industries, as well as his experience trying to adapt live Broadway theatre into movies for television.Larry has an eye for spotting big opportunities, and the ability to take them from idea to execution.  Join me and learn more about some of the innovative new projects he's developing.Do you have something to share?  You can contact us at:  https://insidefashionlive.net/contact/   or visit our website at https://insidefashionlive.net

     This week- two men on missions of redemption, both with accents Dave can't understand.      After a nice long prison term, Di is summoned to find out just how a bunch of government drones are being burned from the inside out before the coronation of Empress Wu. Based on one of the most significant detective novels of all time and with fights choreographed by the brilliant Sammo Hung, Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (Di renjie: Tong tian di gou)has an impressive pedigree that it would take some massive bungling to mess up...      Finally coming home after his time in the Army, Richard has a little business to clear up with his brother's friends. Arguably Shane Meadows' best work to date and with a powerhouse performance by the great Paddy Considine, Dead Man's Shoes is a heart-wrenching tale of revenge and guilt.      All that and Kevin gets smug in his better choices, Tyler demanded all his best lines be removed, and Dave idly runs a fork around an outlet. Join us, won't you?EPISODE 170- REVENGE WIRES

The life of Empress Wu, China's only female Emperor.   Special thanks to John Casertano for guest hosting this episode!

“There’s a part of me that’s going to enact a sadism on you from the inside.” // It’s YAPIT: COVID-19 Lightning Round Edition, recorded live on Instagram May 2nd 2020. //In which I really try my best to game-ify YAPIT even though I don’t have a game brain and cannot follow my own rules. //We cover: masks, medical fetishism, nano-objects, virtual reality, bug-chasing, spit, and breath play. //Death ethics, Zoom fart trolls, Thomas the Tank Engine lead recalls, how the crisis will change porn, the question “if you had a clone how would you fuck it?”, ovipositors, and sourdough starters also come up because how could they not? //“You’re a femme fatale, the fluids from your body have the power to destroy me.” //Empress Wu is an NYC-based dominatrix and cultural activist, primarily operating via performance, curation, writing, and production to explore the semiotics of sex work, and its effect on the body politic. In her spare time, she can be found loudly preaching conspiracy theories about slime videos. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Repost time! This week, I (Clare) finally got around to posting the extremely sanitized version of Empress Wu Zetian's biography on the website. In honor of that, here are the episodes we did about Wu, the only female Emperor in Chinese history. Here's the articles about Wu: https://rudehistoryeducation.wordpress.com/empress-wu-zetian-without-questions/ ORIGINAL EPISODE DESCRIPTION Not quite in time for Valentine's Day, it's an episode about possibly the baddest bitch to ever exist: Wu Zetian! The only female emperor in Chinese history, Empress Wu ruled in her own right, which is cool, but to get there, she had to murder a bunch of people, which is less cool. Also featured: a LARPing crown prince, the statue of a fallen dancing boy, dueling concubines, a nunnery turned whorehouse, and an alleged murder that was probably just an elaborate setup for a really bad sex joke. Have fun! Visit the Website! rudehistoryeducation.wordpress.com Got Something to Say to Us? rudehistorypodcast@gmail.com Social Media! @rudehistory on twitter, instagram, and facebook rudehistoryeducation on tumblr Sources: Jonathan Clements, Wu: The Chinese Empress who schemed, seduced and murdered her way to become a living God https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-demonization-of-empress-wu-20743091/

Repost time! This week, I (Clare) finally got around to posting the extremely sanitized version of Empress Wu Zetian's biography on the website. In honor of that, here are the episodes we did about Wu, the only female Emperor in Chinese history. Here's the articles about Wu: rudehistoryeducation.wordpress.com/empress…stions/ ORIGINAL EPISODE DESCRIPTION It's Part II of our series on Empress Wu, the only female emperor of China! In this conclusion to our series, Wu goes through crown princes like Kleenex and then declares herself a living God--as you do. But surprisingly, she's not even close to being the craziest person in the royal family! I KNOW! Visit the Website! rudehistoryeducation.wordpress.com Got Something to Say to Us? rudehistorypodcast@gmail.com Social Media! @rudehistory on twitter, instagram, and facebook rudehistoryeducation on tumblr Sources: Jonathan Clements, Wu: The Chinese Empress who schemed, seduced and murdered her way to become a living God https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-demonization-of-empress-wu-20743091/

In this episode Tiaga Prem discusses: -Observing life beyond our story -Empress Wu and Understanding Zen -the One in All and the All in One -Mirror Neurons -Spiritual Reminder, this is not your first trip -Going out of your mind Thank you to our sponsors Seed + Minds Dye to reach Tiaga Prem Singh email tiagaprem@thedharmatemple.com or @tiagaprem on Instagram

"Riding someone while biting them is like consuming them from both ends.” / “The esophagus is the thinking man’s rectum.” / Worship, biting, vampirism, feeding frenzies, body farms, eating pubes, menstrual blood, ripping into each other, the act of service of giving someone your life force, the Cannibal cop, Der Metzgermeister, eating the placenta of someone you love, what part of her own body Wu would like to eat, what Yu-Gi-Oh! fan fiction has to do with all this, and how Wu would prepare you. /Empress Wu is an NYC-based dominatrix and cultural activist, primarily operating via performance, curation, writing, and production to explore the semiotics of sex work, and its effect on the body politic. In her spare time, she can be found loudly preaching conspiracy theories about slime videos. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“While my mouth is open, he gets lost among my teeth, sliding down my throat, not being able to escape my mouth.” //In truly one of the most deranged episodes in the history of this podcast, Empress Wu and I speculate about the thrall of cannibalism, figurative and in some cases literal. Mukbang videos, a client called Mental Dental, vore, giantess fetishists, vomiting fetishists, eating each other out, drinking cum and piss, the romance of only having so much meat to give, the moment in sex when you're so close you never want to leave, and how cannibalism flips consumption inside out. //Empress Wu is an NYC-based dominatrix and cultural activist, primarily operating via performance, curation, writing, and production to explore the semiotics of sex work, and its effect on the body politic. In her spare time, she can be found loudly preaching conspiracy theories about slime videos. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the year 700, a humble mountain monk named Shenxiu was called to the Chinese capitol by the Empress Wu. Within just a few years he almost single handedly made Zen the foremost religious school in China and was universally recognized as the greatest spiritual teacher of his time. Emperors bowed to him, thousands converted. For the first time, Zen was cool. But within decades of his death, Shenxiu's name was written into history as the biggest loser in Zen, his teaching was universally mocked, and even his poetry was said to be weak. What could turn such a beloved teacher into a laughingstock so quickly? Was his reputation deserved? Was his poetry really that bad??? This month on History of Zen, Dave takes a look at the story of Shenxiu, the famous anti-hero of the Platform Sutra, and what we can know about him beyond the legendary histories. We look at the so-called Northern School of Zen he comes from that all later Zen would define itself against to see if its was really as weak and corrupted as would later be said, delving into the books and teachings of Shenxiu and his forbears themselves to see what they have to say in their own defense. Along the way the sangha discusses the pitfalls of success, whether or not there’s such a thing as “true history,” and why explaining the joke is never as satisfying as laughing out loud.

Chinese Empress Wu Zetian   Want answers? Send your questions, comments and thoughts about life to universe@thelinlife.com   Thank you so much for listening to The Lin Life Universe. I hope you've been enjoying it. Please leave a review! 

REAL MONSTERS- Mary Tudor & Empress Wu with Special Guest Host- Kelly Evans Mary I (18 February 1516 – 17 November 1558), also known as Mary Tudor, was the Queen of England and Ireland from July 1553 until her death. She is best known for her aggressive attempt to reverse the English Reformation, which had begun during the reign of her father, Henry VIII. The executions that marked her pursuit of the restoration of Roman Catholicism in England and Ireland led to her denunciation as "Bloody Mary" by her Protestant opponents.Wu Zetian (17 February 624 – 16 December 705),[3][4] alternatively named Wu Zhao, Wu Hou, during the later Tang dynasty as Tian Hou, in English as Empress Consort Wu or by the deprecated term[5] "Empress Wu", was a Chinese sovereign who ruled unofficially as empress consort and empress dowager and officially as empress regnant (皇帝) during the brief Zhou dynasty (周, 690–705),[3] which interrupted the Tang dynasty. Wu was the sole officially recognized empress regnant of China in more than two millennia.

  Did you know that the most popular giant hosta is Empress Wu?   At maturity the plan is 5 feet tall with an 8 foot spread.   Pictures don't really do the Empress Wu hosta justice. Because of its size and fast rate of growth, Empress Wu demands soil that is consistently moist but not soggy.   Empress Wu was bred by Brian and Virginia Skag out of Lowell, Indiana. On February 23, 2010, they finally received their patent for the impressive Empress Wu hosta.           Brevities   #OTD   It was on this day in 1799, the Scottish botanist David Douglas was born.    Douglas was responsible for the identification over 200 new plant species in North America including the famous Douglas-fir.   Douglas never received a formal education, and he was primarily a plant collector rather than a published scientist.   Despite his lack of formal training, Douglas sent more plants to Europe than any other botanist of his time.   During his expeditions, Douglas was often accompanied by his little Scottish terrier named Billie.   Douglas's career ended tragically in 1834 when he was killed while exploring in Hawaii.   There is a memorial to Douglas and Honolulu which says:   "Here lies Master David Douglas - an indefatigable traveler. He was sent out by the Royal Horticultural Society of London and gave his life for science."   And on the second bronx tablet there is a quote by Virgil:   "Even here the tear of pity springs, And hearts are touched by human things."         #OTD   Today is the anniversary of the death of the landscape gardener and botanist William Robert Guilfoyle, who died on this day in 1912.   Guilfoyle was the architect of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne.   It took Guilfoyle over 35 years to transform the Botanic Gardens into what is now is widely accepted as one of the world's greatest botanical landscapes.   When the author of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle, saw the garden, he said it was absolutely the most beautiful place he had ever seen.           #OTD   It's the anniversary of the death of Nathaniel Lord Britton; an America botanist and taxonomist who died on this day in 1934.   Britton married the famous brylogist Elizabeth Gertrude Knight. Together, they used Kew Gardens in London as their inspiration for the New York Botanical Garden.   Britain and the botanist Joseph Rose named Regina Carnegiea in 1908 as a tribute to his philanthropy.   In obituary of Britton, botanist Henry Rusby shared this charming anecdote:   "Attracted one day, by the beauty of some drawings that lay before him, I inquired as to their source. When told that he, himself, was the artist, I asked in astonishment, 'Can you draw like that?'  'Of course,' he said. 'What you suppose I did all that hard work in the drawing class for?'"         #OTD  And it was on this day in 1903 that the author George Orwell was born.   Over the past few decades Orwell's diaries have been made public. Across from his entry for October 3, 1946, there is a map for a fruit and vegetable garden. Orwell hoped to set up a small farm on the property, that he called Barnhill, on the island of Jura.   In reality, Orwell's health was not good when he was on the island. Before he arrived, he had actually received a diagnosis of tuberculosis. Working in the vegetable garden was considered good for him because, at that time, being in fresh air was considered part of the treatment for tuberculosis.   The last entry in his diary is for December 1949. It reads:   “Snowdrops all over the place. A few tulips showing. Some wallflowers still trying to flower.”       Unearthed Words Here are some quotes from George Orwell:   "Outside my work the thing I care most about is gardening, especially vegetable gardening."    "The plant is blind but it knows enough to keep pushing upwards towards the light, and it will continue to do this in the face of endless discouragements."   “So often like this, in lonely places in the forest, he would come upon something--bird, flower, tree--beautiful beyond all words, if there had been a soul with whom to share it. Beauty is meaningless until it is shared.”        Today's book recommendation: Gardener's Latin by Bill Neal   This text remains one of the best resources for helping you to understand Latin plant names and to help you become a better gardener with that knowledge. Neal includes horticultural fats, fables, and wisdom from other gardeners; from Virgil to Vita Sackville-West.     Today's Garden Chore Order yourself some 2 inch floral pins (Click here to see the ones I order from Amazon).   I use them all the time in the garden - especially when I'm creating with succulents.   Recently I was sharing images of some head planters I put together and even a large succulent wreath. Floral pis help make those creations possible and help train the plants where you want them to grow.           Something Sweet   Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart   It was on this day in 1929, that the American illustrator and writer Eric Carle was born.   Carle gave a commencement address at Bates College in 2007. He concluded these words:   "Love your partner and tend your garden. Simplify, slow down, be kind."     And it was Eric Carle who said, "Whatever our eyes touch should be beautiful."     Carle has an extensive knowledge and love of nature. His early books include Nature Thoughts, Flower Thoughts, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and The Tiny Seed.   And here's a quote from Carle's most memorable work:   “On Saturday, he ate through one piece of chocolate cake, one ice-cream cone, one pickle, one slice of Swiss cheese, one slice of salami, one lollipop, one piece of cherry pie, one sausage, one cupcake, and one slice of watermelon. That night he had a stomach ache.”            Thanks for listening to the daily gardener, and remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

I sit down and watch number 3 of the continued series about the famed Detective Dee. This one gets right back into the supernatural realm to solve the mystery of being falsely accused of treason. Accused of wrongdoing by Empress Wu, Detective Dee faces a formidable foe while investigating a crime wave that's marked by strange and seemingly supernatural occurrences

It's Part II of our series on Empress Wu, the only female emperor of China! In this conclusion to our series, Wu goes through crown princes like Kleenex and then declares herself a living God--as you do. But surprisingly, she's not even close to being the craziest person in the royal family! I KNOW! Sadly, this is the last new episode for awhile. We're taking a break for a minute so that we can rest and research for season two. HOWEVER, we will continue to update the website with new material, so please be sure to check that out. Visit the Website! rudehistoryeducation.wordpress.com Got Something to Say to Us? rudehistorypodcast@gmail.com Social Media! @rudehistory on twitter, instagram, and facebook rudehistoryeducation on tumblr Sources: Jonathan Clements, Wu: The Chinese Empress who schemed, seduced and murdered her way to become a living God https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-demonization-of-empress-wu-20743091/

Not quite in time for Valentine's Day, it's an episode about possibly the baddest bitch to ever exist: Wu Zetian! The only female emperor in Chinese history, Empress Wu ruled in her own right, which is cool, but to get there, she had to murder a bunch of people, which is less cool. Also featured: a LARPing crown prince, the statue of a fallen dancing boy, dueling concubines, a nunnery turned whorehouse, and an alleged murder that was probably just an elaborate setup for a really bad sex joke. Have fun! Visit the Website! rudehistoryeducation.wordpress.com Got Something to Say to Us? rudehistorypodcast@gmail.com Social Media! @rudehistory on twitter, instagram, and facebook rudehistoryeducation on tumblr Sources: Jonathan Clements, Wu: The Chinese Empress who schemed, seduced and murdered her way to become a living God https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-demonization-of-empress-wu-20743091/

In the 7th century Tang dynasty of China, a lowly ranked concubine rises to place herself on the throne to rule her own established dynasty against all odds. Her legacy is left blank and historians have demonized Empress Wu throughout centuries. Who is this dragon queen of the east? https://chaiconvos.wixsite.com/podcast/single-post/2016/05/09/This-is-your-first-post-1

In the 7th century Tang dynasty of China, a lowly ranked concubine rises to place herself on the throne to rule her own established dynasty against all odds. Her legacy is left blank and historians have demonized Empress Wu throughout centuries. Who is this dragon queen of the east? https://chaiconvos.wixsite.com/podcast/single-post/2016/05/09/This-is-your-first-post-1

Women might have more control over their own destinies today than at any previous time in history. But in the great game of geopolitics, contemporary women rulers hold little sway. Even Angela Merkel, often referred to as the world’s most powerful woman, is merely the head of a weak coalition government in Germany, home to just one percent of the world’s people. To find women who truly dominated vast swaths of the planet requires a journey to the past—to the Habsburg Empress Maria Theresa, Britain’s Queen Victoria, the 16th-century African warrior Queen Aminatu, China’s Empress Wu. And no women in history have had more power over the known world than the ancient Egyptian rulers Cleopatra and Hatshepsut, who presided over her country’s busiest building era. How did these most powerful of women rulers succeed in a man’s world? And what lessons might their histories offer for a 21st-century world where women remain so badly represented in the uppermost ranks of societies? UCLA archaeologist and author of The Woman Who Would Be King: Hatshepsut's Rise to Power in Ancient Egypt Kara Cooney, University of Manchester Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley, author of Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt, and moderator Bettany Hughes, a historian and documentary filmmaker, took part in a Zócalo/Getty panel discussion titled “Did Women Ever Rule the World?” on Aug. 8, 2018 at The Getty Center, to examine the legacies of the women who actually ruled the world.

689 CE – Mysterious forces are conspiring to prevent China’s Empress Wu from formally taking the throne. Detective Dee is recruit to solve the case. The post W014: Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (2010) appeared first on .

Amy McNair, University of Kansas; Note: This lecture was in two parts, however due to technical difficulties, only the first portion of this lecture is available.

Katy and Nathan drink a Chinese inspired cocktail called the Lotus Flower and dish about the #Wuthless Wu Zetian. Joined by our friend Natalie we try to uncover this complicated historical figure. Baby murdering bitch or badass ruler?   Intro music by J Sparks Featuring Beyond Belief. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Licensed under creative commons by Attribution license 4.0 International --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queenshistorypodcast/support

Title Meaning: “Hundredth!” It's a Q&A between you listeners and myself on topics far and wide! They range from yet further exploration of Empress Wu, to the nature of Chinese alcohol, my favorite Chinese movies, Chinese classes and slavery within the Empire and even today, China's relations with Southeast Asia and why it seems to be a particularly difficult place to conquer across time, the end of the Ming Dynasty, the surprisingly contentious history of silk, and finally a question likely to land me in hot water: a question on how China might change in the century to come (bring it on, Fifty Cent Party!) Enjoy!

Title Meaning: “Hundredth!” It’s a Q&A between you listeners and myself on topics far and wide! They range from yet further exploration of Empress Wu, to the nature of Chinese alcohol, my favorite Chinese movies, Chinese classes and slavery within the Empire and even today, China’s relations with Southeast Asia and why it seems to be a particularly difficult place to conquer across time, the end of the Ming Dynasty, the surprisingly contentious history of silk, and finally a question likely to land me in hot water: a question on how China might change in the century to come (bring it on, Fifty Cent Party!) Enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Tang Dynasty has been restored following Empress Wu's eldest son's coup d'etat. But dynastic restoration does not equate to societal reformation, and many of the problems Wu inherited or exacerbated remain. Throw into that mix a decade long period of palatial infighting between princes and princesses, and we have a period so chalk full of intrigue, espionage, and assassination... that classical historians have preferred to steer around this decade rather than even deign to acknowledge it. Time Period Covered: 705-712 CE Notable Historical Figures: Deposed Empress Wu Zetian [d. 705] Li Xian (Emperor Zhongzong of Tang) [2nd r. 705-710] Li Dan (Emperor Ruizong of Tang) [2nd r. 710-712] Li Longji (Emperor Xuanzong of Tang) [r. 712- ] Princess Taiping Empress Wei [d. 710] Princess Anlou [d. 710] Wu Sansi [d. 707] Crowned Prince Li Chongjun [d. 707]  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Tang Dynasty has been restored following Empress Wu's eldest son's coup d'etat. But dynastic restoration does not equate to societal reformation, and many of the problems Wu inherited or exacerbated remain. Throw into that mix a decade long period of palatial infighting between princes and princesses, and we have a period so chalk full of intrigue, espionage, and assassination... that classical historians have preferred to steer around this decade rather than even deign to acknowledge it. Time Period Covered: 705-712 CE Notable Historical Figures: Deposed Empress Wu Zetian [d. 705] Li Xian (Emperor Zhongzong of Tang) [2nd r. 705-710] Li Dan (Emperor Ruizong of Tang) [2nd r. 710-712] Li Longji (Emperor Xuanzong of Tang) [r. 712- ] Princess Taiping Empress Wei [d. 710] Princess Anlou [d. 710] Wu Sansi [d. 707] Crowned Prince Li Chongjun [d. 707]

Wu Zhao sits on the Throne of Heaven as divine sovereign in her own right. But challenges from expansionistic neighbors such as the Tibetans, the Turks, and the Khitan will throw her regime's stability into question, an ongoing economic crisis will spiral out of control, and her scandalous affair with two pretty-boy half-brothers will throw the entire imperial court into turmoil, potentially spelling an end to her singular era of rule. Time Period Covered: 690-705 CE Major Historical Figures: Tang/Zhou Dynasty: Wu Zhao [The Holy Empress Regnant Zetian] (r. 690-705) Prince Li Xian [former Emperor Zhongzong] (re-confirmed as heir in 698) Prince Li Dan [former Emperor Ruizong] Princess Taiping Minister Wei Yuancheng Xue Huaiyi, head of White Horse Temple (d. 695) High Inquisitor Lai Junchen (d. 698) Zhang Yizhi (d. 705) Zhang Changzong (d. 705) Turkic Khannate: Qapaghan Khan [Mouchou] (d. 716) Tibetan Empire: Tridu Tsongsan Tsampo [King of Tibet] the mGar Clan (d. 698) Khitan Tribe: Chieftain Li Qincheng (d. 697) Chieftain Sun Wanzheng (d. 697) Major Works Cited: Clements, Johnathan. Wu: the Chinese Empress Who Schemed, Seduced and Murdered Her Way to Become A Living God. Dash, Mike. “The Demonization of Empress Wu” in The Smithsonian found at: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-demonization-of-empress-wu-20743091/?no-ist Fitzgerald, C.P. The Empress Wu. Guisso, Richard W. L. “The Reigns of the empress Wu, Chung-tsung and Jui-tsung (684-712)” in The Cambridge History of China, vol. 3. Guisso, Richard W.L. Wu Tse-T'ien and the Politics of Legitimation in T'ang China. Liu, Xiu. Jiu Tangshu. Sima, Guang. Zizhi Tongjian. Woo, X.L. Empress Wu the Great.

In four thousand years of Chinese history, Empress Wu stands alone as the only woman to rule in her own name. She died in her eighties after decades of successful governance, but her sons could not hold the kingdom she established for them and the dynasty she founded soon fell from power. The Confucian scholars who recorded her history—outraged by the idea of a woman ordering men—depicted a murderous, manipulative harlot that has ever since obscured her achievements. In The Moon in the Palace (Sourcebooks, 2016), Weina Dai Randel  seeks to polish Empress Wu’s tarnished reputation, offering a new look at her and her times, the obstacles she faced and the gifts that enabled her to overcome them. Wu Mei is five years old when a Buddhist monk predicts her future as the mother of emperors and bearer of the mandate of Heaven. By thirteen, she has already entered the Imperial Palace as a Select, one of a small group of maidens chosen to serve the Taizong Emperor. But the palace is a vast and complex hierarchy, and Mei one untried girl among the two thousand women it contains. Her first friend betrays her trust, her emperor has little use for her, and his youngest son seems all too willing to pay her the attention that his father withholds. Meanwhile, intrigue within the palace threatens the emperor and all those who depend on him. In this poisonous atmosphere, even a junior concubine may find it difficult to keep her head. Mei, capable and smart, is not easily daunted, but she worries that she will soon find herself out of her depth. Mei’s story continues in The Empress of Bright Moon (Sourcebooks, 2016), due for release in early April 2016. In both novels, Randel paints in rich and compelling prose a wonderfully believable and nuanced portrait of a long-vanished court and the young woman who must navigate its treacherous paths. C. P. Lesley is the author of Legends of the Five Directions (The Golden Lynx, The Winged Horse, and, soon, The Swan Princess), a historical fiction series set in 1530s Russia, during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible. Find out more about her at http://www.cplesley.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In four thousand years of Chinese history, Empress Wu stands alone as the only woman to rule in her own name. She died in her eighties after decades of successful governance, but her sons could not hold the kingdom she established for them and the dynasty she founded soon fell from power. The Confucian scholars who recorded her history—outraged by the idea of a woman ordering men—depicted a murderous, manipulative harlot that has ever since obscured her achievements. In The Moon in the Palace (Sourcebooks, 2016), Weina Dai Randel  seeks to polish Empress Wu’s tarnished reputation, offering a new look at her and her times, the obstacles she faced and the gifts that enabled her to overcome them. Wu Mei is five years old when a Buddhist monk predicts her future as the mother of emperors and bearer of the mandate of Heaven. By thirteen, she has already entered the Imperial Palace as a Select, one of a small group of maidens chosen to serve the Taizong Emperor. But the palace is a vast and complex hierarchy, and Mei one untried girl among the two thousand women it contains. Her first friend betrays her trust, her emperor has little use for her, and his youngest son seems all too willing to pay her the attention that his father withholds. Meanwhile, intrigue within the palace threatens the emperor and all those who depend on him. In this poisonous atmosphere, even a junior concubine may find it difficult to keep her head. Mei, capable and smart, is not easily daunted, but she worries that she will soon find herself out of her depth. Mei’s story continues in The Empress of Bright Moon (Sourcebooks, 2016), due for release in early April 2016. In both novels, Randel paints in rich and compelling prose a wonderfully believable and nuanced portrait of a long-vanished court and the young woman who must navigate its treacherous paths. C. P. Lesley is the author of Legends of the Five Directions (The Golden Lynx, The Winged Horse, and, soon, The Swan Princess), a historical fiction series set in 1530s Russia, during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible. Find out more about her at http://www.cplesley.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In four thousand years of Chinese history, Empress Wu stands alone as the only woman to rule in her own name. She died in her eighties after decades of successful governance, but her sons could not hold the kingdom she established for them and the dynasty she founded soon fell from power. The Confucian scholars who recorded her history—outraged by the idea of a woman ordering men—depicted a murderous, manipulative harlot that has ever since obscured her achievements. In The Moon in the Palace (Sourcebooks, 2016), Weina Dai Randel  seeks to polish Empress Wu’s tarnished reputation, offering a new look at her and her times, the obstacles she faced and the gifts that enabled her to overcome them. Wu Mei is five years old when a Buddhist monk predicts her future as the mother of emperors and bearer of the mandate of Heaven. By thirteen, she has already entered the Imperial Palace as a Select, one of a small group of maidens chosen to serve the Taizong Emperor. But the palace is a vast and complex hierarchy, and Mei one untried girl among the two thousand women it contains. Her first friend betrays her trust, her emperor has little use for her, and his youngest son seems all too willing to pay her the attention that his father withholds. Meanwhile, intrigue within the palace threatens the emperor and all those who depend on him. In this poisonous atmosphere, even a junior concubine may find it difficult to keep her head. Mei, capable and smart, is not easily daunted, but she worries that she will soon find herself out of her depth. Mei’s story continues in The Empress of Bright Moon (Sourcebooks, 2016), due for release in early April 2016. In both novels, Randel paints in rich and compelling prose a wonderfully believable and nuanced portrait of a long-vanished court and the young woman who must navigate its treacherous paths. C. P. Lesley is the author of Legends of the Five Directions (The Golden Lynx, The Winged Horse, and, soon, The Swan Princess), a historical fiction series set in 1530s Russia, during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible. Find out more about her at http://www.cplesley.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A white stone bearing a prophecy tells of an era of eternal prosperity, a disastrous rebellion spells the doom of the majority of the imperial Li Clan, an obscure sutra tells of the reincarnation of a goddess to rule over the world, the written word itself is altered to fit the times… all of these are will fit together today to explain how and why the 66-year-old Empress Dowager of Tang will manage to become the first and only woman Emperor of China in the year 690. Time Period Covered: 689-693 Major Historical Figures: Empress-Regnant Wu Zhao of Zhou, Sage Mother, Divine Sovereign, Maitreya the Peerless [r. 690-705] Li Dan (Emperor Ruizong of Tang) [r. 689-690] Chancellor Li Zhaode Chancellor Ji Xu Heir-Expectant Wu Chengsi Prince Li Chuan of Dengzhou [d. 689] Prince Li Cheng [d. 689] Prince Li Chen [d. 689] High Inquisitor Lai Junchen An Jingcan (he has guts) Major Works Cited: Guisso, Richard W. L. “The Reigns of the empress Wu, Chung-tsung and Jui-tsung (684-712)” in The Cambridge History of China, vol. 3. Chen, Jinhua. “Sarira and Scepter. Empress Wu's Political Use of Buddhist Relics” in the Journal of the International Association of Buddhist Studies, vol. 25 No. 1-2 (2002). Kory, Stephen N. “The Remarkably Resonant and Resilient Tang Dynasty Augural Stone” in Tang Studies, 26 (2008). Liu, Xiu. Jiu Tangshu. Sima, Guang. Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 206.

With her husband dead, Empress Wu is unrivaled in Chang'an, but that situation is tenuous as she has no legal basis for that power. Her eldest (surviving) son will take up the throne as Emperor Zhongzong for... all of two months before she decides he's got to go. Her timid, youngest son will fit her style much better as Ruizong, but when the high lords of the realm are exposed as conspiring against her, she will unleash her full fury on their ranks, employing tactics and methods that will decimate the literati class. Time Period Covered: 683-686 CE Major Historical Figures: Empress Dowager Wu Zhao Li Xian (Emperor Zhongzong) [r. 684] Li Dan (Emperor Ruizong) [r. 684-689] Empress Wei Wei Xuanzhen Li Jingye [d. 684] Chancellor Pei Yan [d. 684] General Cheng Wuding, "Terror of the Turks" [d. 684] High Inquisitor Lai Junchen [d. 697] High Inquisitor Zhou Xing [d. 691] Monk Xue Huaiyi

With her husband dead, Empress Wu is unrivaled in Chang'an, but that situation is tenuous as she has no legal basis for that power. Her eldest (surviving) son will take up the throne as Emperor Zhongzong for... all of two months before she decides he's got to go. Her timid, youngest son will fit her style much better as Ruizong, but when the high lords of the realm are exposed as conspiring against her, she will unleash her full fury on their ranks, employing tactics and methods that will decimate the literati class. Time Period Covered: 683-686 CE Major Historical Figures: Empress Dowager Wu Zhao Li Xian (Emperor Zhongzong) [r. 684] Li Dan (Emperor Ruizong) [r. 684-689] Empress Wei Wei Xuanzhen Li Jingye [d. 684] Chancellor Pei Yan [d. 684] General Cheng Wuding, "Terror of the Turks" [d. 684] High Inquisitor Lai Junchen [d. 697] High Inquisitor Zhou Xing [d. 691] Monk Xue Huaiyi  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The more than two-decade period following Wu Zhao’s ascension as Emperor Gaozong’s empress-consort will serve to point out three things: how weak the emperor is, how powerful Empress Wu has become, and how there is absolutely nothing she won’t do to keep it that way. By the middle of the episode, she’ll be considered even at the time the co-equal ruler of her husband, on of the so-called “Two Holy Ones.” But power is a slippery fish to hang on to… especially when you have no legal means of maintaining it, and several sons just waiting in the wing to snatch it all away. Time Period Covered: 656-683 CE Major Historical Figures: Emperor Gaozong of Tang (Li Zhi) [r. 649-683] Empress Consort Wu Zhao Crowned Prince Li Hong (Emperor Xiaojing [posthumous title]) [652-675] Crowned Prince Li Xián [653-684] Crowned Prince Li Xiǎn (Emperor Zhongzong) [b. 656- , r. 684] Li Zhong, Prince of Liang [d.665] Chancellor Zhangsun Wuji [d. 665] Chancellor Shangguan Yi [d. 665] Chancellor Xu Jingzong [retired...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we continue Mystery Month with the 2010 wire-fu historical action flick Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame! In 7th century China, in the wake of a series of mysterious spontaneous combustions, Detective Dee (Andy Lau) is brought in to stop an assassination attempt of Empress Wu on the eve of her coronation. Director Tsui Hark and fight director Sammo Hung provide some great wire-fu action sequences among the convoluted plot that is typical of these kinds of Chinese epic modern films. Despite the sometimes-confusing nature of the plot and the dry characters, there’s plenty of great action choreography and some insane images (watch for some deer-on-man kung fu action) to make it worth a watch. It’s available on Netflix, so be sure to watch with our review and drinking game below!

During the Tong Dynasty, Chinese women were often treated as second-class citizens. This made the rise of Empress Wu even more extraordinary. But did her work have a lasting effect? Learn more about how -- or if -- Empress Wu permanently changed China. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Gregory Levine, UC Berkeley

Gregory Levine, UC Berkeley