#OTD: Li Longji 李隆基 (685–762, r. 712–756), temple name Xuanzong 玄宗, aka Illustrious Emperor 明皇, was not only born (685) but also ascended the throne of the Tang 唐 (618–907). #MedievalTwitter #MedievalChina #長恨歌 #EverlastingSorrow #AnLushan #安史之亂 #ChineseHistory
On Twitter folks are struggling to come up with parallels in the Russia/Wagner/Ukraine mess. One dude mentioned An Lushan, and I dig it. I can't wait for the poetry that's going to come out of this.

