Here, series presenter Rana Mitter tells the story of Wu Zetian, the female Emperor. Only one woman has ever sat on China’s throne as Emperor in her own right. That woman was Wu Zetian (624-705 ...

However, once upon a time, one woman stood above them all — Empress Wu Zetian of China’s Tang dynasty. Her wealth, estimated at a staggering USD 16 trillion in today’s value, is believed to ...

The topography, rendered primarily in green and light brown, evokes the aesthetic of qinglyu shanshui — the "blue-and-green ...

Measuring 35.5 meters in height, the Giant Buddha in Cave 96 bore witness to the power and ambition of Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). [Photo/Courtesy of Dunhuang Academy] True to its ...

This awe-inspiring statue, which took 12 years to complete, stands as a silent testament to the power and ambition of one remarkable woman: Wu Zetian (624-705), the only female monarch to rule China.

The tomb, previously at the center of speculation over whether it belonged to Di Renjie or Xue Huaiyi, a controversial figure known as a favorite of China's only female emperor Wu Zetian ...

U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch expressed measured support for Mayor Michelle Wu’s reelection in a TV interview Sunday, but said they have “work to do” together. “I just wish my office and her ...

Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced Monday that he is endorsing Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, as she looks to win a second term later this year. Hayden’s endorsement marks a notable ...

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said federal uncertainty has her planning for worst-case scenarios as she prepares the city’s budget this year. Wu spoke on the “Java with Jimmy” online radio show ...

Mira Wu Pewarski was just over 2 weeks old when she held her first press conference. Curled against her mother’s chest, she wore a mauve pink onesie adorned with tiny white hearts. It was Mayor ...

Liu is a celebrated icon in Chinese cinema, known for her iconic roles in "Wu Zetian," "Huoshao Efang Gong," "Huo Fenghuang," "Hibiscus Town," and "A Dream of Red Mansions." In a video posted to her ...

Boston is not considering a hiring freeze or mass layoffs as the city leans down its budget in response to uncertainty about federal funding, Mayor Michelle Wu said in a WCVB segment Sunday.