feudal history

Seven of the most formidable generals in Vietnamese history; their names alone struck fear into the hearts of the enemy, causing them to surrender.

Seven of the most formidable generals in Vietnamese history; their names alone struck fear into the hearts of the enemy, causing them to surrender.

03/03/2025

The builders of the Thang Long citadel gates didn't waste a single brick.

The builders of the Thang Long citadel gates didn't waste a single brick.

14/02/2025

Which king was mocked by his contemporaries as the "master of flattery"?

Which king was mocked by his contemporaries as the "master of flattery"?

11/02/2025

Who would dare compare the Qing dynasty's emperors and officials to "frogs at the bottom of a well"?

Who would dare compare the Qing dynasty's emperors and officials to "frogs at the bottom of a well"?

10/02/2025

Who became a top scholar at the age of 50 thanks to listening to his wife's advice?

Who became a top scholar at the age of 50 thanks to listening to his wife's advice?

23/01/2025

The most brilliant diplomat in Vietnamese history, even the Chinese emperor had to admire him.

The most brilliant diplomat in Vietnamese history, even the Chinese emperor had to admire him.

21/01/2025

Why did the 11 Nguyen emperors not appoint a queen consort?

Why did the 11 Nguyen emperors not appoint a queen consort?

16/01/2025

Which king organized gambling sessions and had both his royal seal and sword stolen while he was out having fun?

Which king organized gambling sessions and had both his royal seal and sword stolen while he was out having fun?

15/01/2025

The only female general defending the border in Vietnamese history, striking fear into the hearts of the northern invaders.

The only female general defending the border in Vietnamese history, striking fear into the hearts of the northern invaders.

08/01/2025

Which general possessed astronomical talent comparable to Zhuge Liang of China?

Which general possessed astronomical talent comparable to Zhuge Liang of China?

19/12/2024

Who was the only female general in Vietnamese history who disguised herself as a man to fight the enemy?

Who was the only female general in Vietnamese history who disguised herself as a man to fight the enemy?

14/12/2024

Which Vietnamese envoy composed a couplet that was so impressive that it earned the admiration of Emperor Qianlong?

Which Vietnamese envoy composed a couplet that was so impressive that it earned the admiration of Emperor Qianlong?

12/12/2024

Which Vietnamese person invented the cannon that is revered by all of China?

Which Vietnamese person invented the cannon that is revered by all of China?

04/12/2024

Whose name is used to name eight specialized high schools in Vietnam?

Whose name is used to name eight specialized high schools in Vietnam?

22/11/2024

Who started as a young novice in a temple and later achieved high academic success to become a renowned physician?

Who started as a young novice in a temple and later achieved high academic success to become a renowned physician?

13/11/2024

Which top scholar defeated the Chinese chess legend?

Which top scholar defeated the Chinese chess legend?

04/11/2024

Which general used 'fire buffaloes' to break through the encirclement and defeat Lord Trinh's army?

Which general used 'fire buffaloes' to break through the encirclement and defeat Lord Trinh's army?

31/10/2024

From a buffalo herder to an outstanding strategist for Lord Nguyen, who was he?

From a buffalo herder to an outstanding strategist for Lord Nguyen, who was he?

30/10/2024

Who was the leader of the unique pigeon army in Vietnamese history?

Who was the leader of the unique pigeon army in Vietnamese history?

24/10/2024

Which female general in Vietnamese history ever refused to become the king's wife?

Which female general in Vietnamese history ever refused to become the king's wife?

21/10/2024

Which top scholar once drove away the Mongol invaders with a single stone?

Which top scholar once drove away the Mongol invaders with a single stone?

18/10/2024

Which official once forced himself to return a meal to a briber?

Which official once forced himself to return a meal to a briber?

17/10/2024

Which king in Vietnamese history once accepted an ant as a tribute?

Which king in Vietnamese history once accepted an ant as a tribute?

16/10/2024

Who was the most famous official in Vietnamese history who served as an envoy for the longest period?

Who was the most famous official in Vietnamese history who served as an envoy for the longest period?

15/10/2024