Remembering China’s Empress Dowager Ling, a Buddhist who paved the way for future female rulers
The empress, like many other rulers at the time, legitimized her reign through Buddhism, portraying herself either as a ...
China's Empress Dowager Ling Paved The Way For Future Female Rulers
In sixth-century China, a woman known to history as Empress Dowager Ling ruled over an empire called the Northern Wei.
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Legacy of ancient wisdom in 24 solar terms
The 24 solar terms, originating in ancient China, integrate astronomy, farming, phenology and folklore. They greatly influenced Chinese life, promoted social progress, and are recognized globally as a ...
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Remembering China’s Empress Dowager Ling, a Buddhist who paved the way for future female rulers
As the spouse of a ruling emperor prior to his death ... the world’s largest city and the former capital of the Eastern Han dynasty. The Northern Wei empire adopted laws, institutions and ...