
ArcheologyAn ancient ceramic vase related to the Qing Dynasty emperor Qianlong, once forgotten in the kitchen corner for a long time, has just been auctioned for a record-high amo…
June 13, 2022

HistoryJudges at a high court in India have rejected the application of Rajneesh Singh, a member of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), when he asked to open the doors of…
May 18, 2022

ArcheologyThe stone sarcophagus contains the intact remains of a bodyguard who once protected the Roman emperor Diocletian and many burial items.
May 9, 2022

HistoryAncient eunuchs were often illiterate but could still read the holy instructions. It turns out that ancient eunuchs were able to read the imperial citadel for these thre…
April 16, 2022

1001 mysteryThis place is known as the most gloomy palace in the Imperial Palace and the 'death place' of many queens. So, where is this?
April 5, 2022

HistoryThe concubines in the harem had to use all means to fight in order to get the chance to get married.
April 2, 2022

HistoryThe royal guard does not have to be as pure as the eunuchs for three special reasons.
April 1, 2022

HistoryTo ensure the daily activities of the little princes and princesses, there will be special nannies in the palace.
March 31, 2022

HistorySun Yaoting (Sun Dieu Ting) is an eunuch working under the emperor Pu Yi who has revealed some great secrets about palace life.
March 29, 2022

Discover scienceWhy did a powerful emperor like Qianlong suffer such a 'catastrophic' situation after his death?
March 20, 2022

HistoryThere are 3 reasons behind this ironic rule for women. The third reason makes posterity both surprised and indignant. What is that?
March 14, 2022

HistoryThe palace maids had to compete with each other, even bribe the manager just to serve the emperor in this job. So,
March 12, 2022

Discover scienceA coto ring is a kind of vernacular medicine, in ancient times considered one of the 'five treasures' of kings. However, this drug has strong medicinal properties, overd…
March 11, 2022

ArcheologyThe 1,700-year-old 5.6-gram gold coin features the emperor Volusianus and Libertas on both sides.
March 2, 2022

HistoryIn 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…
February 22, 2022