Catalina Vicens et l’ensemble Servir Antico – The City of Ladies (Video)
Organized by Maison d’Érasme in collaboration with Willemsfonds, Masereelfonds and Davidsfonds. A co-production with Early Music Vancouver. With the support of the Department of Cultuur, Jeugd en Media of the Flemish Community.
Empresses in the Qing Dynasty, 1644-1912
Overview When an empress or any rank of consort (imperial wife) was chosen to enter the palace, she pledged total allegiance to the imperial family and severed ties to her natal family. In effect, she became imperial property. At the same time, she was also highly regarded and could help shape the history of the […]