Empress Wu Zetian is known as a smart and powerful ruler who used strong political skills—and sometimes harsh methods—to hold ...

Wu Zetian, the only woman to officially rule as emperor of China, amassed an estimated fortune of $16 trillion, exceeding the combined wealth of today ...

Chinese Characters is a new series of essays ... she killed her own newborn child – and then framed the Empress for the murder. Wu Zetian (624-705) of the Tang dynasty Wu Zetian started at ...

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Empress Wu Zetian of China's Tang Dynasty had an estimated fortune of $16 trillion worth as per today's money. She ruled with an iron fist from 690 to 705 AD. Her reign saw her control not only an ...