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Why have there never been any bird droppings on the roofs of the Forbidden City in the past 600 years?
The Forbidden City in Beijing is a magnificent palace, holding the history of China through the ages.
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Why were eunuchs in ancient times afraid of serving concubines in bathing?
For eunuchs, serving concubines in bathing was not much fun.
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Man dug up the world's largest 6-ton pearl but no one dared to buy it!
In 2010, this pearl was recognized as the world's largest night pearl and was displayed at the Wenchang Baoyu Palace (Hainan, China).
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Rare photos from the Qing Dynasty: Inside the Forbidden City and the beauty of the last empress that surprised everyone
Each photo contains a story, a piece that makes up the picture of a historical period.
Archeology
Hanoi will spend 1,800 billion to restore Kinh Thien Palace
Hanoi will focus resources on preserving historical and cultural works in the inner city. Of which, the city will spend 1,800 billion VND to carry out the project of res…
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More than 1,000 artifacts unearthed on Mount Wudang
Chinese archaeologists have announced the discovery of a large collection of artifacts at a World Heritage site famous for its Taoist temples.
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Why did Empress Dowager Cixi eat 20 eggs every day, but the chef had to prepare 500?
Although Empress Dowager Cixi only ate 20 eggs a day, the chefs bought and prepared 500. So who were the remaining eggs for?
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In ancient times, there was no market in the palace, so where did the concubines spend their monthly money?
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?
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Discover the life of concubines in the Tang Dynasty's 'harem'
No matter how they are treated, the concubines in the harem will mostly live in loneliness.
Archeology
12 god statues discovered at Cambodia's Angkor Archaeological Park
Archaeologists have discovered 12 guardian god statues during a recent excavation at Angkor Wat, Cambodia's Apsara National Administration (ANA) said on October 28.
Archeology
Priceless treasures bearing the mark of dynasties in China
Inside the Forbidden City Museum in Beijing, China, more than 1.8 million artifacts from many dynasties of the country are currently preserved and displayed.
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The concubines, though favored by the king, had no children: An autopsy revealed the truth!
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?
Archeology
Ancient royal lodge ruins discovered in North Sinai, Egypt
Preliminary scientific studies show that the discovered building dates back to the time of King Thutmose III (1481-1425 BC) and may have been used as a guesthouse or roy…
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Concubines often seek to be 'intimate' with eunuchs: Secret rules in the harem to achieve this!
It turns out that concubines and eunuchs often have this hidden relationship.
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The blue lake known as the 'long palace' in China hides the secret of an ancient and backward custom
The story of the old woman in the village has revealed the dark history lying beneath the blue water cave.