History

After rising to the pinnacle of power under Emperor Qianlong, the notoriously corrupt official Heshen ultimately faced his …

The tale of Heshen, remembered for being one of the richest men in history as well as one …

Victory in battle, it is said, can only materialize if the three favorable factors of time, place, and …

George Washington, renowned as the first President of the United States, had his beginnings in a prosperous plantation …

Talented individuals are the backbone and cornerstone of a career and are closely related to the rise and …

This is the fascinating story of the founding of the Smithsonian Institution. In 1756, a woman of royal …

Switzerland shares its borders with Germany, France, Italy, Austria, and Liechtenstein, nearly all of which lie within the …

The legend of the female samurai challenges many longstanding beliefs about feudal Japan. Contrary to the notion that …

Empress Börte, wife of Genghis Khan, is revered by generations of Mongols as a symbol of brightness like …

In 1896, at the age of 59, Wu Xun fell ill. This beggar, whose fame had already spread …