The Forbidden City

<p>At the heart of Beijing sits the Forbidden City, one of the greatest architectural achievements in human history. It's the largest palace complex on Earth. Constructed in the early 15th century as the hidden heart of imperial power, it was a city within a city — sealed off from the world, governed by rigid ritual, political intrigue, and absolute authority.</p><br><p>How did a daring coup bring this colossal complex into existence? What was daily life really like behind its towering walls? …