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The Dowager and the Dynasty: How did Empress Dowager Cixi rule China and should we blame her for bringing down an empire? artwork
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The Dowager and the Dynasty: How did Empress Dowager Cixi rule China and should we blame her for bringing down an empire?

Barbarians at the Gate by Barbarians at the Gate

Dec 16, 20250:51:40Society & Culture

How does a teenage girl from Beijing’s hutongs end up ruling the world’s largest empire—without ever technically sitting on the throne? In this episode, Jeremiah traces the improbable ascent of Empress Dowager Cixi, who...

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