The Story of China
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.
Seasons
1. Ancestors
Air Date: 2016-01-21
Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion as they gather to worship their ancestors.
2. Silk Roads and China Ships
Air Date: 2016-01-28
Michael Wood looks at China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty.
3. The Golden Age
Air Date: 2016-02-04
Michael Wood looks at the Song dynasty era, including its art, inventions and cuisine.
4. The Ming
Air Date: 2016-02-11
The tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel.
5. The Last Empire
Air Date: 2016-02-18
The story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1912.
6. The Age of Revolution
Air Date: 2016-02-25
Michael Wood investigates three cataclysmic revolutions which shaped modern-day China.
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Rating
8.0/10
Release Date
2016-01-21
Episodes
6 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
Maya Vision International