The royal concubines of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) are one of the most popular sources for storylines for Korean periodic dramas and films. Whether based on true accounts of history or simply ...

All women living in the Forbidden City were carefully sequestered in the imperial quarters deep inside the palace. They were restricted to the inner court and forbidden from venturing out of the ...

Set during the Joseon dynasty, 'Under the Queen's Umbrella' tells the story of a group of princes by the Queen and the King's concubines. Actor Ok Ja-yeon plays consort Hwang, who has her own agenda.

The intrigue. The plotting. The back-stabbing. The Story of Yanxi Palace has it all. Viewers cannot get enough of the show currently on in China, Hong Kong and streaming across Southeast Asia and ...

For thousands of years, Chinese Emperors maintained harems with numerous wives, selecting concubines from among the noble and ...

The ancient Afghan tradition of keeping boys as concubines is back, said Ghaith Abdul-Ahad. The practice of bacha bazi, which means “boy for play,” was banned by the Taliban during its rule in the ...

Charlemagne is a pivotal figure in European history, known for establishing a vast empire in the 700s and influencing the formation of the French monarchy and German dynasties. He famously compelled ...

Concubines were very common in the 16th century, particularly with priests. “It was prohibited but it was accepted,” Dr Abela noted. Some even had more than one concubine at various pit stops. “For ...