# Han Dynasty
The Dark Side of Great Historic Figures
People are complicated. Bad people sometimes do good things, and good people sometimes make mistakes and create major issues. Great historic figures are not immune from that paradox. Take the leading suffragists…
The Real Legend of Hua Mulan
Female warrior heroines appear in the myths and legends of numerous ancient cultures, sharing many similarities among their tales. British…
10 of History’s Perverse Rulers
Being kinky or sexually weird is one thing when the kinky weirdo is an average person. It is something else…
Ancient Ocean Wars: 6 Incredible Naval Battles
The seas have always been used for the expansion of empires and the conquering of worlds. Even in the ancient…
The Rise and Fall of the Han Dynasty
Although the brief Qin dynasty managed to unite the Warring States of China, the Han dynasty is considered to be…
Today In History: Wu of Han Assumes the Throne of the Han Dynasty (141 BC)
On this day in 141 BC, Emperor Wu of Han assumed the throne over the Han dynasty. His reign lasted…
Today In History: Liu Bang Begins 4 Centuries Of Reign As Emperor (202 BC)
On this day history: in the year 202 B.C., a coronation ceremony for Liu Bang celebrated the beginning of his…