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This collection of old photographs provides a brief glimpse into the imperial harem of Emperor Guangxu, the 11th emperor in the history of the Qing Dynasty (China).
For eunuchs, serving concubines in bathing was not much fun.
Zhu Yuanzhang devised a punishment so cruel that prisoners would rather die than endure it upon hearing its name.
Although he did not take many concubines, this great minister of the Qing Dynasty (China) had many children and grandchildren. And until now, his descendants have lived…
In feudal China, it was normal for rich and powerful men to have 'three wives and four concubines'.
There was no market in the palace to buy and sell, but the concubines of the Qing Dynasty spent a lot of money every month. Where did they spend it?
No matter how they are treated, the concubines in the harem will mostly live in loneliness.
According to historical records, the number of ancient Chinese concubines who had children was not much. Did they really have to fight fiercely like in palace dramas?
It turns out that concubines and eunuchs often have this hidden relationship.
According to experts, the habit of wearing 2 red dots on the corner of the concubine's mouth not only helps to become more beautiful and attractive, but also hides the s…
The concubines in the harem had to use all means to fight in order to get the chance to get married.
The royal guard does not have to be as pure as the eunuchs for three special reasons.
To ensure the daily activities of the little princes and princesses, there will be special nannies in the palace.
Sun Yaoting (Sun Dieu Ting) is an eunuch working under the emperor Pu Yi who has revealed some great secrets about palace life.
The ancient Chinese attach great importance to the use of jade to bury the dead.