Here was one of history's great turning points. Had the Chinese emperors continued their huge investments in the treasure fleets, there is little reason why they, rather than the Portuguese ...

The Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE) is generally regarded as a golden age in imperial Chinese history. The dynasty’s greatness owes ...

In ancient history, people thought Emperors are no ordinary men but the sons of heaven. They are heads of a nation as well as gods of the country. In this regard, they have different names.

Only one woman has ever sat on China’s throne as Emperor in her own right ... and the nature of a wolf," spat one observer. Her hit-list on the way to power was pretty impressive, if rumour ...