The Story of China Season 1

January. 21,2016      TV-PG
Rating:
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Trailer Synopsis

Michael Wood embarks on a great historical adventure, exploring the stories, people and landscapes that have helped create China's distinctive character and genius over four thousand years.

Episode 6 : The Age of Revolution
February. 25,2016
Michael Wood investigates three cataclysmic revolutions which shaped modern-day China.
Episode 5 : The Last Empire
February. 18,2016
The story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1912.
Episode 4 : The Ming
February. 11,2016
The tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel.
Episode 3 : The Golden Age
February. 04,2016
Michael Wood looks at the Song dynasty era, including its art, inventions and cuisine.
Episode 2 : Silk Roads and China Ships
January. 28,2016
Michael Wood looks at China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty.
Episode 1 : Ancestors
January. 21,2016
Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion as they gather to worship their ancestors.

Seasons

Season 1
Season 1 2016

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