Wu Zetian was a fifth-grade concubine in the Chinese royal harem in the 7th century who rose to become China's only empress.

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Coleman is a specialist on the art historiography and religious arts of China, and his research spans the early medieval ... she is interested in the comparative study of book cultures in the ancient ...

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ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE – On Day One of Pope Francis’ visit to the Asia-Pacific, I called him “Your Holiness”, unsure of how ...

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As one of China’s four ancient capitals, the Xi’an City Walls offered protection ... offers visitors a wonderful mix of Chinese history, Islamic religion, and culture. The Muslim Quarter can be easily ...