Chinese imperial seal fetches $11.8 million at Hong Kong auction
Say goodbye to Wu Zetian's cleavage
Sexy China TV drama busted, returns to air more sedate
Here's a trailer for "The Empress of China":
January 22 UPDATE: 'Unhealthy' images led to drama's edits
"The cutest emperor"
His legacy lives on
Qin Shi Huang: The ruthless emperor who burned books
Visit Royalty.nu for books and movies about Shi Huangdi.
The only woman to rule China
The demonization of Empress Wu
Visit Royalty.nu for books about Empress Wu.
Artistic treasures of the emperors
From the Guardian, two interesting articles (with pictures) about exhibitions on 18th century Mughal princes and painters in Delhi, India, and tomb treasures of China's imperial Han dynasty, including immortality suits.
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Imperial public relations campaign
The extreme makeover of Empress Dowager Cixi
Visit Royalty.nu for books and movies about China's Empress Cixi (also spelled Tzu Hsi).
Empress Wu's coffin returned
An even greater Wall
The life of Princess Der Ling
Here's a very interesting interview (audio) with Grant Hayter-Menzies, author of Imperial Masquerade, a biography of Princess Der Ling, lady-in-waiting to China's Empress Dowager Cixi.
Thank you to Grant for this link!