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.
Cast
Michael Wood
Self - Presenter
Seasons
E1Ancestors
Jan 21, 2016
Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion as they gather to worship their ancestors.
E2Silk Roads and China Ships
Jan 28, 2016
Michael Wood looks at China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty.
E3The Golden Age
Feb 4, 2016
Michael Wood looks at the Song dynasty era, including its art, inventions and cuisine.
E4The Ming
Feb 11, 2016
The tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel.
E5The Last Empire
Feb 18, 2016
The story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1912.
E6The Age of Revolution
Feb 25, 2016
Michael Wood investigates three cataclysmic revolutions which shaped modern-day China.
Storyline
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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