Wu Zhao Part 5: The Fall of a Dynasty

In the conclusion to our series on the infamous Wu Zhao, we discover why the only female emperor in Chinese history, relinquished the throne. Her reign as emperor would only last 15 years, and though she would have several opportunities to extend her dynasty past a single member, her stubborn nature would get the better of her. Zhao's new pair of lovers, the Chang brothers, would seemingly cast a spell upon her that clouded her judgment, which in turn affected her ability to rule fairly. The political court around her would eventually become so desperate for change that they would stage a coup, and her reign would end. The tea is hot in this episode — tune in for part five of Wu Zhou to see how it all ends! (Ep. 081)