The Story of China

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

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

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EP5 The Last Empire

Feb. 18,2016

The story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1912.

The story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1912.

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EP4 The Ming

Feb. 11,2016

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

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

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EP3 The Golden Age

Feb. 04,2016

Michael Wood looks at the Song dynasty era, including its art, inventions and cuisine.

Michael Wood looks at the Song dynasty era, including its art, inventions and cuisine.

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EP2 Silk Roads and China Ships

Jan. 28,2016

Michael Wood looks at China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty.

Michael Wood looks at China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty.

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EP1 Ancestors

Jan. 21,2016

Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion as they gather to worship their ancestors.

Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion as they gather to worship their ancestors.

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8 | TV-PG | en | Documentary

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.

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Michael Wood

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Michael Wood

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