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The Story of China

The Story of China

★ 7.8/10•2016•1h 0m•TV-PG•Documentary
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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.

Michael Wood · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 21, 2016

Episodes

Episode 1 - AncestorsE160m

Ancestors

Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion, as 300 relatives gather to worship their ancestors.

Jan 21, 2016

Episode 2 - Silk Roads and China ShipsE260m

Silk Roads and China Ships

Michael Wood tells the tale of China's first international age under the Tang Dynasty.

Jan 28, 2016

Episode 3 - The Golden AgeE360m

The Golden Age

Michael Wood focuses on the Song dynasty era (960-1279), including its art, inventions and cuisine.

Feb 4, 2016

Episode 4 - The MingE460m

The Ming

The tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel.

Feb 11, 2016

Episode 5 - The Last EmpireE560m

The Last Empire

Michael Wood looks at China's Qing empire, which lasted from 1644 to 1912. Under the Qing, China doubled in size and became arguably the world's greatest economy.

Feb 18, 2016

Episode 6 - The Age of RevolutionE660m

The Age of Revolution

Michael Wood investigates three cataclysmic revolutions which shaped modern-day China.

Feb 25, 2016

Actors

Michael Wood

Michael Wood

Self - Presenter

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