In this episode of Hoes Throughout History, we dive deep into the unhinged, unstoppable, and undeniably iconic life of Empress Wu Zetian — the first and only female emperor of China. From concubine to supreme ruler of the Tang dynasty, Wu played the political game like a damn chess master while rewriting what it meant to be a woman in power...and the brutal rumors spread by salty men who couldn’t handle her crown. Was she ruthless? Sure. Revolutionary? Absolutely.

🎧 Chapters:

00:00 — Introduction to Empress Wu Zetian

03:08 — The Rise of Wu Zhao: From Concubine to Empress

11:55 — Wu Zetian’s Reign: Power, Politics, and Reform

15:59 — The Fall of Wu Zetian: Abdication and Legacy

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She Killed, Conquered, and Claimed the Throne #HtH WU ZETIAN