The Dark History of Cold History: Hundreds of Horror and Taboo Things from the Ancients

Outside the official history, there are countless dark details hidden by the powerful. The name that sounds elegant is actually a cruel creation of the privileged class in ancient times; there are also the "Palace Locking Shoes" that make palace maids jealous, and the "Wenxing Ink Paper" that scares scholars. They are all unpopular secrets in the shadow of history. This book contains 100 independent historical stories, each of which focuses on a peculiar product that the ancients did not dare to discuss in detail - an artifact, a custom, or a punishment. It not only reveals the ruthlessness of human nature behind the extravagance of the rich, but also unearths the lost knowledge among the people. There is no need for lengthy textual research, but only vivid narratives, allowing you to glimpse the real ancient scenes that have been ignored by official history in a state of shock and curiosity.