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This Week in History: China Ends the Eunuch Era

Finally banned in 1924, the system had endured for over 3,000 years and through 25 dynasties.

by Ned Kelly, 27 November 2020

Recent Comments

Is this still there?

mrangry

January 17, 2021 at 9:45 am

They look like they might be alright in the photo. What is 'weird and sad' about them? Is Tony's still there?

mrangry

January 17, 2021 at 9:33 am

Great article though the"10cc" theory has been debunked: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/10cc/

jse2101

April 14, 2020 at 4:48 am

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