# Wu Zetian: China's only Woman Emperor (w/Xiran Jay Zhao)

An episode of [Girl Historians](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1709560874), 24 Jan 2025, 1 h 59 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6515e6a6936e0700119ef11d/e/67926d6823d520f541068c7e/media.mp3

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 Check out the Iron Widow Series!!!! Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne Guest: Xiran Jay Zhao Music by: Jacob Ollivier Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle Girl Historians on Instagram Girl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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