

The Story of China
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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.
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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

January 21, 2016 • 60m
Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion as they gather to worship their ancestors.

January 28, 2016 • 60m
Michael Wood looks at China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty.

February 4, 2016 • 60m
Michael Wood looks at the Song dynasty era, including its art, inventions and cuisine.

February 11, 2016 • 60m
The tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel.

February 18, 2016 • 60m
The story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1912.

February 25, 2016 • 60m
Michael Wood investigates three cataclysmic revolutions which shaped modern-day China.