A woman dressed in traditional Chinese imperial attire with an ornate gold headdress, standing in front of historic Chinese architecture against a scenic backdrop of a city, river, and mountains at sunset. Text on the image reads "Wu Zetian" and information about the historical figure.

The Two Capitals of Wu ZeTian - Transforming an Empire

Discover how China's only female emperor reshaped an empire—and why her story still matters today..

A section of a geographical route map titled 'WU ZETIAN: TRANSFORMING AN EMPIRE,' showing routes between provinces in China, including Shaanxi and Henan. The map displays different transportation modes such as high-speed rail and dedicated cars, with locations like Xi'an, Luoyang, and the Qianling Mausoleum marked, and illustrates the routes with labeled lines.
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