The Story of China

The Story of China

  • 2016
  • 1 Seasons
  • 6 Episodes
  •  8  (4)
  •   Ended

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.

The Story of China
Seasons
The Age of Revolution
6. The Age of Revolution
February 25, 2016
Michael Wood investigates three cataclysmic revolutions which shaped modern-day China.
The Last Empire
5. The Last Empire
February 18, 2016
The story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1912.
The Ming
4. The Ming
February 11, 2016
The tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel.
The Golden Age
3. The Golden Age
February 04, 2016
Michael Wood looks at the Song dynasty era, including its art, inventions and cuisine.
Silk Roads and China Ships
2. Silk Roads and China Ships
January 28, 2016
Michael Wood looks at China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty.
Ancestors
1. Ancestors
January 21, 2016
Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion as they gather to worship their ancestors.
Description
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.
  • Premiere Date
    January 21, 2016
  • Rating
    8  (4)