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Why did the Qing Dynasty concubines have to 'do it first' with the palace maids?
During the Qing Dynasty, to become a concubine, candidates had to pass the monstrous challenge of 'overnight' with a non-princess.
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Does Hoa Than show that Ky Hieu Lam really exists?
In many Chinese historical films and novels about the Qing Dynasty, there is an image of the king giving the officials the 'royal horse monster' shirt, this is considere…
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The 'strange' trick of the court helped the old mandarins fight hunger when the court was established
The great god is bright and early in the morning, how is breakfast resolved?
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The emperor of the Qing Dynasty spent 'golden mountains' for good deeds, 120 dishes cooked only with this precious water source
The emperor of the Qing Dynasty ate 120 dishes each meal, using a silver bowl and a jade spoon to spend 'mountain of money'. The source of cooking water using only water…
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The American newspaper only named the most ugly and poor quality pistol in history
Journalist Brent Eastwood writes in a 19fortyfive (US) portal post, the Japanese Nambu pistol can be called the worst in history.
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Top 10 ancient weapons that still cause 'hairs on the back of the neck' to this day
Here are brutal weapons that can injure even the most intrepid ancient warriors.
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How did the ancient Maya give their children unique names?
The ancient Maya had many interesting customs and traditions. Among these, they have a very unique way of naming their children. It is named after the date of birth.
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Records of ball lightning hitting England 800 years ago
A monk's account of a mysterious Thames phenomenon in 1195 may be the oldest description of ball lightning in England.
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The Empress Dowager Cixi did these 5 things before she died: The first thing, even the movies, don't dare to do it again!
Of these 5 stories, 1 comes from a temporary hatred, the remaining 4 stories are in the will of this empress dowager. What is that?
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The truth about the 'love potion' in the ancient world
Along with the search for contraceptives and aphrodisiacs, sexual needs have gone beyond mere biology and reproduction.
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Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp - 'Hell' on Earth
Rare photographs depict the unimaginable brutality of death camps from World War II.
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The 'treasure' on the Forbidden City gate has money that cannot be changed: No one touches it for posterity!
Those who have been to the Forbidden City or known through movies and TV shows know that which door of this building has many protruding 'pimples'. Many people are curio…
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How was the first terrorist organization in human history born?
Before the terrifying raging of terrorism now, do you wonder: Where is the origin of terrorism?
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Why do concubines often have to have someone to help them walking in the palace?
In addition to showing nobility over people, the ancient concubines needed to have a palace maid and eunuch to support them when traveling for the following reasons.
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Which 1,500-year-old 'palace' was once abandoned underwater?
The unique 'Palace' was built nearly 1,500 years ago. Archaeologists call it the 'Forgotten Underwater Palace'.