The Empress Wu: China’s Female Monarch

October 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Empress Wu Zetian defied tradition by becoming China's only female monarch during the Tang Dynasty. Image by Cold Season.

Throughout history, a few female monarchs have defied tradition and ruled nations, including Empress Wu, of China. Who was she, and what’s her story?

Filed Under: Archaeology, Asia Tagged With: , , ,