Nearly An Hour of Shocking & Crazy Chinese Tales

[@ArtingFromScratch]

Amazing series on empress Nara: " Ruyi's royal love in the palace"

[@pattygapate]

I was just going say that too! It’s one of my favorite shows!

[@anabeladavilla5462]

Came to agree! This is one of my favorite Imperial Dramas!

[@laer.393]

beautiful yet tragic show. i could rewatch it so many times

[@monny1emano]

I loved that series so much that I even made a video tribute on my channel :)

[@dozergetscrafty]

I loved that show. The end destroyed me.

[@ellaeadig263]

So wonderful to see some non-European history here. It can be so easy for English-speaking history channels to be eurocentric with their content but there is so much history on other continents that we just don't learn about, and so much of it is really interesting! We wanna learn it all! :D

[@nataliep501]

Yes, it offers cultural enrichment we can all benefit from 🌎

[@nataliep501]

@Rulya.BaruchHaShem.Morrigan There isn't enough of it in public education. European culture was all that was mostly taught in generations past. Please don't pretend that wasn't the case.

[@jessicarichter6436]

@@nataliep501please don’t pretend your schooling speaks for all the many European countries teachings of world history, don’t generalise as each country in Europe has some differences in education & it’s on you to further your knowledge outside of school in adulthood which it’s evident many Europeans do hence we’re on the same video as you.

[@ELKE-]

Congratulations! 309K! Thank you for the awesome upload FLives

[@Forflipsake]

I love the fact I’ve been here froM the 100s numbers. His content got me through a difficult time back in 2018 and I knew when I stumbled upon this channel then it was a hidden gem .

[@ELKE-]

​@@Forflipsake That is great! His historical research is amazing. I have been a subscriber since his first video. Love his work. He deserves the best!

[@primesspct2]

As usual, your stellar work, blows me away. Thank you for introducing me to these long forgotten young women, and a glimpse of their lives. We can just barely imagine what it was like then, but you are able to place us in their shoes, so to speak. You manage to capture their emotional and human feelings. Which brings them to life for me. That's an Art my young friend. You truly have a gift.

[@nonprofitgirl]

Yes!!! 👍

[@darriendastar3941]

This was really good, man. I'm in awe of your ability to find topics for videos and then curate enormous amounts of information into such fascinating stories about people I never knew existed and then become fascinated by their existence. You have such a rare talent. Thank you.

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks very much for your support:)

[@Replicaate]

Nothing like late Imperial China for the dramatic, the bizarre, and the tragic. Thanks for posting this compilation!

[@primesspct2]

Right?? I am sure there was murder and intrigue all through those courts with the jealousy and , the heirs having to basically compete. Sun Tzu perhaps perfected his craft from these courts! lol There is a life I would like to know about!

[@coolgirl312]

Thank you so much for doing a video on Chinese historical figures! We don't see many of these nowadays. A lot of these people's stories are intriguing and deserve to be told. The way you narrate is informative and very easy to listen to. The only complaint I have is that a bunch of the images used here aren't Chinese but Japanese or Korean. I understand that these countries often took inspiration from one another so there is a lot of similarities when it comes to their culture, art, aesthetics, etc but these countries also have a long history of bad tension and bouts of hating each other so it's not the best idea to use one countries' art/visuals while talking about another's without disclosing it. I know the images were just used for visual aid and it doesn't take away from the storytelling itself, so it's not the end of the world. Anyway's I think it's something to keep in mind for the future :)

[@juliapalmer2344]

❤Thanks for a whole hour of a wonderful forgotten history. Fascinating as always.

[@ForgottenLives]

Glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@nonprofitgirl]

Your content is so well done and thoughtful..I appreciate your research and work! You definitely have a calming presence. I’m glad to be a subscriber..sending love from California 🌺

[@cocojo242]

What you said but from the UK 👍

[@dancingdingo]

Listening to this whilst making a batch of oatmeal raisin cookies 🍪 ( my son insists on calling them biscuits). Anyone fancy some? Pop on over especially you, FL.

[@nonprofitgirl]

Yum! May I pop over? My husband would especially enjoy some oatmeal raisin cookies! I’m listening while making a cheese pizza. It’s a bit too warm in California for that but oh well ❤

[@timeforcoffee485]

The Last Emperor - such a sad story about his Consort who he married on the same day he married his Empress.. He and his Empress were so cruel to her.

[@TA-cm9yi]

Hello FL from Exshaw Alberta, love how you bring history to life.

[@nonprofitgirl]

Canada? I went to Vancouver once while staying w a friend in Washington. 🇨🇦 I’m in California and something that I love but haven’t commented about is crossing paths and reading comments from all around the world on channels like this. ❤

[@alejandraparker7272]

SINCE THE START IF COVID I HAVE BEEN WATCHING CHINESE DRAMAS NON. STOP.... I LOVE THEM . ❤️ ❤❤🥰🥰

[@lindarochester-ob7hf]

Love your stories and admire your hard work in researching them.

[@ForgottenLives]

Thank you!

[@sbalsamo410]

Great video, as usual. I’m happy to see your channel continuing to grow. You should do a Q&A. I’d love to know where your interest in this subject was derived.

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks for the idea!

[@RichMitch]

I'd love to see a video from you on the fall of the Northern Song dynasty, especially the Huizong Emperor

[@bobbyrutherford9359]

Thanks once again for another great case I enjoy listening you narrate these great cases

[@ForgottenLives]

Glad you like them!

[@JoannD73]

You have a really nice style. You speak and present yourself so well and the stories are unique and interesting

[@jacquiaba9132]

PUyi was said to be very cruel, sadistic and violent to his wifes and that he never had relations with them as he was gay, hence why his wife may have had relations and a daughter elsewhere.

[@Wenjiebc1]

He ordered to throw the infant girl in a furnace. I red this in his biography and was totally shocked.

[@-xxMelissaxx-]

Such a great video. What fascinating lives these people had. Your voice is lovely and very relaxing to listen to.

[@ForgottenLives]

Thank you so much!

[@roxcastaneda]

As always a very interesting video. Thank you for your hard work.

[@thequeen321]

A lot of people complained about the ai images and Japanese and Korean images, but I don’t really care as long as the story is accurate and enjoyable which it is, love your content ❤

[@cocojo242]

Thank you for the videos, I love them and appreciate all you do researching the content. You do have a comforting and calming voice, have you thought about also doing night calming relaxing videos in some way maybe reading well known novels? Theses videos are great but also very interesting and keep me awake because I’m so interested BUT if you had a second channel reading for night time listeners to calm and relax ready to sleep then that would be great 👍❤️ if you do please let me know. Thank you 👍👍👍👍👍❤️

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks very much!

[@johnnymars9782]

Nice documentary. It is a tragedy to be the emperor's queen or concubine. And China is not alone in these tragedies that still exists today. By the way, the documentary did not mention Puyi lost his "man ability" at a very early age because of over indulgence with maids in the palace. He didn't sleep with either of his wives after they get married.

[@ForgottenLives]

Interesting extra info, thanks !

[@justadjustor8993]

What does this mean? 😮

[@rissahstenson3823]

The C-drama about Empress Nara is some excellent T.V.

[@MizMorgue1]

I'd love to see that!

[@normajeanmcdaniel4491]

Your content is always interesting and well-told.😊 Congrats on 300k+ Subbies 👍🎉-🌴 just me in Palm Springs 🌴

[@ForgottenLives]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@WonBotdfLove]

I loved this video, lots of great information. I just wanted to say some of the imagery used was actually japanese or korean artwork.

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks! And I will work on that for future videos !

[@zero_bs_tolerance8646]

Thank you. Enjoyed.

[@Charlotte66666]

Fabulous, thank you ❤🎉

[@ForgottenLives]

You’re welcome 😊

[@Odanti]

I love learning history about all things asian. ❤️🙏❤️

[@monicashields916]

Well done!

[@cherylpurdue888]

That was really interesting 😊

[@ForgottenLives]

Glad you think so!

[@MizMorgue1]

I know many of these women/girls, never had a choice in how they lived their lives. I can't imagine being the submissive wife to a ruler, then, now or ever!

[@MessiKingofKings]

Hello, Forgotten Lives. Do you have any plans to start a patreon membership? I have a very cool video suggestion about a great-grandson of Mary, Queen of Scots that no one knows abouts (and he was a criminal). I'm doing some great research over him, it's a very tragic and beautiful story, but sadly there's nothing about him in terms of a book, video etc. I'd be glady help you on the script and title suggestions (via email), I believe it'd be one of the most viewed videos of your channel. I don't even want my name to appear on the video or anything, and I'd actually even give you a tip. I love your channel, and hopefully it'll get to 1M subs one day!

[@ForgottenLives]

Hello, I do plan to, but I have been busy with work! And please send it over to my email, it sounds very interesting! :)

[@charliekezza]

❤❤❤ the history ❤️❤️❤️ this channel

[@MizMorgue1]

Ditto!✌️

[@cadillacdeville5828]

Yes! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾.

[@solomon2669]

Firstly, your content and narration are stellar. Your storytelling ability truly stands out and keeps the audience engaged. However, I’d recommend resisting the urge to show your face. It tends to distract from the otherwise immersive experience you create. Overall, your work is amazing, and this small adjustment could make it even better. Keep up the fantastic job!

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks very much!! I only now show it as the introduction so people know there is passion and a person behind the videos and its not just a bunch of different people making it for money/views!

[@vaklemptone4444]

You look like a young Elvis Presley!!

[@tammygeorge1638]

Would be an interesting one on Korea! About Korean Men. And why they are getting taller in the past 50 years. Something going on there!?🤷🤔🤷🤗❤️‍🔥🙋

[@elainethomson7146]

Enjoyed the factual content very much however, the illustrations are a confusing and mixed assortment. Some plainly Korean, many Japanese a few are obviously Chinese. It would have been better to hold the Chinese illustrations on screen for longer during the narration if more genuine Chinese images couldn't be sourced. Still entertaining and informative though.

[@JJW77]

Good job! Could you do a biography on Nancy Quan?

[@ForgottenLives]

Great suggestion!

[@Reina.Nijinsky]

Subbed 👍🏼

[@tracyhoward9863]

I love Yanxi Palace!

[@ElenaFleming1120]

Some of the paintings were korean and japanese paintings

[@EvaFG1962]

I was going to say that

[@-xxMelissaxx-]

And? He may have focused on stories about Chinese people but also talked about the influences around them including Japan and Korea so including art/photos from those places was entirely appropriate.

[@ucheokeke2483]

Half brother, not step brother cuz they share same biological father.

[@annfisher3316]

👏

[@gsxrgoddess6]

Empress Dowager Cixi.. pls get it corrected...

[@ronniebar3857]

❤

[@AnOldFashionedWoman]

Please consider learning correct pronunciation of the Chinese words. For example, the e in Chenglong is a schwa sound, and the o in long is pronounced as a sound between o and u,

[@cherylbrooks7005]

❤😊❤

[@focalors]

some of the photos in this video aren't chinese, they're korean and japanese.

[@normajeancaballero7959]

👍🎦👍🎦👍🎦👍🎦👍🎦👍🎦👍🎦👍🎦👍🎦

[@michellecrocker2485]

We should hear about Chris McCandless

[@kmos1948]

It was suggested I find another channel - so I have unsubscribed. Thanks for the advice to look elsewhere 😂

[@jessicarichter6436]

Great video I find Chinese culture so fascinating. Quite annoying every history video is non Europeans assuming we know nothing about it tho as that’s not true & there’s many countries in Europe so generalising is as stupid as their assumptions.

[@Tc-wg3it]

Ads ruin the story very annoying

[@vickieterry888]

Thanks for the heads up. First one I come to after I start watching in done.

[@aJarrowLad525]

His voice makes me cring

[@-xxMelissaxx-]

Welcome to KZbin, is this your 1st day here on the internet? Get KZbin premium or an ad blocker. Complain to KZbin itself about ads not the creators. He isn't inserting ads at his own whim lol

[@-xxMelissaxx-]

​@@aJarrowLad525 All you've done is leave comments complaining about his actually very lovely voice. You could've spent that time/energy finding a channel you like but instead chose to be a complainer. Go find content you like.

[@Tc-wg3it]

@@-xxMelissaxx- what you taking about go back and listen to his first stories no ad's the more subscribers the more ad's

[@Sgtshewolf]

I don’t see what shocking about these stories

[@MDiStefano10]

Those lips drive me wild. Be still my heart :)

[@RiskieBiscui]

Creep

[@MDiStefano10]

@@RiskieBiscui Creepy or not you're looking to!

[@-xxMelissaxx-]

Very creepy. Stop it.

[@MDiStefano10]

So let me get this straight. I am a queer, I looking at look at handsome men, what's wrong with that? No, I'm not trying to pull that WOKE BS or the queer card.

[@aJarrowLad525]

Any chance of you having a rethink and talk like a normal person your uptalk makes me cringe. Uptalk

[@-xxMelissaxx-]

That's how he talks... his voice, tone, pace are all lovely. If you don't like it, go find another channel to watch instead of complaining about something that # 1 is part of what makes him unique and # 2 is something that he likely cannot change.

[@tpc1225]

In fact, your video is almost manchurian people and the title makes foreigners misunderstand Chinese.

[@Grace.allovertheplace]

Thank you for these interesting tales about people I wasn’t familiar with. Respectfully, Grace 🩰

[@ForgottenLives]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Grace.allovertheplace]

@@ForgottenLives ✨🩰