In today's episode, we discuss the rise of China's only female emperor - Wu Zetian. This is the her journey to the top, and in a couple of weeks time we will discuss the acts she commits to get there, and trust me when I say this, it isn't pretty!

Please note - there is discussions of sex and the death of a baby inside this episode, so listener discretion is advised. 

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