Repeated attempts by the bakufu to impose regulations proved ineffective. In 1629, under the third shōgun Iemitsu, a complete ban was imposed on women appearing on the public stage. Severe ...

GEORGE TOWN: The hustle and bustle at prayer paraphernalia shops and major markets across Penang reached a fever pitch as devotees rushed for last-minute shopping ahead of the Jade Emperor’s ...

The Empress is coming to an end. Netflix‘s show telling the dramatic story of Empress Elisabeth and Emperor Franz has been renewed for a third season, which will be its last. One of the biggest ...

GEORGE TOWN: It is a common sight to see stalks of sugarcane line the pavements here, while some are seen sticking out of car windows ahead of the Jade Emperor’s birthday. Many in the Hokkien ...

Learn of the First of the Ten Thousand, the Emperor’s Spear – Constantin Valdor, the first Chief Custodian of the Emperor of Mankind. Valdor’s Custodes culled the Thunder Warriors at the conclusion of ...

Each Chinese dynasty had its own rules about the composition of the harem – the function of the harem is mostly the same: to provide the Emperor with a large number of women (consorts or ...

Although Tiberius began his reign as the second emperor of Rome as a competent, acclaimed military commander, his time as one of the most powerful leaders in the world ended in estrangement and ...

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will likely visit Mongolia in July, the first trip to the country by a reigning imperial couple, people familiar with the matter said Thursday. This will be the ...

Wet Leg, Blossoms, Sam Fender and Myles Smith perform live. CREDITS: Roberto Ricciuti/Redferns/Getty (L), Lorne Thomson/Redferns/Getty (C-L), Matthew Baker/Getty (C-R), Prince Williams/WireImage ...

Ibsen's classic stage play in a version by Ben Power. Second of two parts telling the story of Emperor Julian and his failed attempt to abolish Christianity in the Roman Empire. Show more The ...