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Wu Zetian: China's only Woman Emperor (w/Xiran Jay Zhao)
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In this VERY SPECIAL episode, we are honoured to welcome author, icon, and history genius Xiran Jay Zhao!!! Xiran and the girls go over the reign of Wu Zetian- the first and only female emperor of China AND the inspiration for the Iron Widow series. They also introduce the term "Gigachad" to the pod- frankly life-changing...
We also, of course, have a quick detour into the French revolution...AS YOU DO!!!!
Thank you so much for listening we love you!! <3
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Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne
Guest: Xiran Jay Zhao
Music by: Jacob Ollivier
Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle
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