What are the interesting historical events in history?

In the Qing Dynasty, because of Cixi's closed door, many foreign cultures and technologies became anecdotes that people had never seen at that time, including Cixi's anecdotes about cameras.

In fact, as early as the tenth year of Xianfeng (1860), foreigners' cameras had been introduced to China, but at that time, people had no idea about the cutting-edge technology of cameras under the state of feudal backwardness and closed door.

After the camera was introduced into the Qing Dynasty, people were very surprised because it could instantly print objects on paper. One of the things is that someone is using witchcraft. People began to talk about cameras, thinking that cameras can pinch people's souls, and people will be like walking dead when taking pictures.

At that time, Guangxu loved Zhen Fei very much, and she was very young and interested in new things. So she quietly got a camera from a foreigner and took a selfie with Emperor Guangxu. However, when this incident reached the ears of Empress Dowager Cixi, she suddenly flew into a rage and ruined all the photos taken by Princess Zhen.

But then Empress Dowager Cixi gradually became fond of taking pictures.

It is said that in her later years, in order to take pictures, Cixi specially sent people to the tower and mat shed in front of the Le Shou Hall, the bedroom of the Summer Palace. With the screen as the lining, subordinates are required to display objects according to the decoration in the palace.

Moreover, Empress Dowager Cixi always looked through the almanac to choose a good day before taking pictures. After the renovation, Cixi will immediately ask the photographer to present a photo of the unpolished water.

After Cixi liked this western technology, she gave up the idea of pinching her soul. From then on, whether she goes to the Summer Palace to enjoy the snow or visit Zhongnanhai, she will take a photographer with her. Moreover, Cixi also dressed herself as Guanyin many times, and let the ladies-in-waiting dress up as golden couples to take pictures.