This strengthened her power in the palace. One year later ... and taking the name Wu Zetian. But as brutal as her rise to power undoubtedly was, her rule proved to be an enlightened one.

However, once Wu Zetain moved into the palace, things began to change in ... It was 6.3 meters high and 1.9 meters wide. Written by Wu Zetian and carved in the handwriting of Emperor Zhong Zong ...

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 ...