<p>Today’s episode is about the famous Empress Wu Zetian, the first and only female ruler in more that 3,000 years of Chinese history.  From her beginnings as a low level concubine to sitting on the Dragon throne, the accomplishments of Empress Wu are a matter of dispute to this day. Between ruthless tactics and great reforms, her legacy is a complicated one.</p>

Today’s episode is about the famous Empress Wu Zetian, the first and only female ruler in more that 3,000 years of Chinese history. From her beginnings as a low level concubine to sitting on the Dragon throne, the accomplishments of Empress Wu are a matter of dispute to this day. Between ruthless tactics and great reforms, her legacy is a complicated one.

<p>Today’s episode is about the famous Empress Wu Zetian, the first and only female ruler in more that 3,000 years of Chinese history. &nbsp;From her beginnings as a low level concubine to sitting on the Dragon throne, the accomplishments of Empress Wu are a matter of dispute to this day. Between ruthless tactics and great reforms, her legacy is a complicated one.</p>

China's Most Ruthless Emperor (Or Was She?)

Time Crunch is a quick history podcast. Join Felicity, who knows a lot about history, and Ben, who doesn't, on a biweekly jaunt through time. We tell stories without getting bogged down in the details, and sometimes we toss a joke in there too.

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China's Most Ruthless Emperor (Or Was She?)

China's Most Ruthless Emperor (Or Was She?)