Vietnamese 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 only woman to be honored by UNESCO.

The only woman to be honored by UNESCO.

17/02/2025

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

Who was the first woman to open a school, known as the Hong Ha female scholar?

Who was the first woman to open a school, known as the Hong Ha female scholar?

18/03/2024

Who were the last two kings of the Later Le Dynasty who were overthrown and met tragic ends?

Who were the last two kings of the Later Le Dynasty who were overthrown and met tragic ends?

15/09/2023

Who is the man known as the "Demon King," who murdered both his grandmother and a high-ranking official?

Who is the man known as the "Demon King," who murdered both his grandmother and a high-ranking official?

08/09/2023

Which king of the Le Dynasty reigned the longest, and is considered to be on par with the emperors of the Han and Tang dynasties?

Which king of the Le Dynasty reigned the longest, and is considered to be on par with the emperors of the Han and Tang dynasties?

31/08/2023

Who was the youngest king to ascend the throne in Vietnamese history and who twice defeated the Champa army?

Who was the youngest king to ascend the throne in Vietnamese history and who twice defeated the Champa army?

30/08/2023

Which dynasty had the shortest lifespan in Vietnamese history?

Which dynasty had the shortest lifespan in Vietnamese history?

12/08/2023

Which dynasty had the most kings in Vietnamese history?

Which dynasty had the most kings in Vietnamese history?

25/07/2023

Which king in Vietnamese history believed the words of a treacherous minister and killed his father-in-law?

Which king in Vietnamese history believed the words of a treacherous minister and killed his father-in-law?

06/06/2023

Which king nearly lost his throne due to his excessive drinking and for defying his father's order not to get tattoos?

Which king nearly lost his throne due to his excessive drinking and for defying his father's order not to get tattoos?

29/05/2023

Who was the king who defeated the Mongol invaders three times and made his cousin his queen?

Who was the king who defeated the Mongol invaders three times and made his cousin his queen?

26/05/2023