
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…
TV-PG • Documentary • Series • 2016 • 1 season
Starring: Michael Wood
Created by: Michael Wood

S1 E1 - Ancestors
Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion, as 300 relatives gather to worship their ancestors.
Jan 21, 2016 • 1h

S1 E2 - Silk Roads and China Ships
Michael Wood tells the tale of China's first international age under the Tang Dynasty.
Jan 28, 2016 • 1h

S1 E3 - The Golden Age
Michael Wood focuses on the Song dynasty era (960-1279), including its art, inventions and cuisine.
Feb 4, 2016 • 1h

S1 E4 - The Ming
The tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel.
Feb 11, 2016 • 1h

S1 E5 - The Last Empire
Michael Wood looks at China's Qing empire, which lasted from 1644 to 1912. Under the Qing, China doubled in size and became arguably the world's greatest economy.
Feb 18, 2016 • 1h

S1 E6 - The Age of Revolution
Michael Wood investigates three cataclysmic revolutions which shaped modern-day China.
Feb 25, 2016 • 1h
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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.
TV-PG • Documentary • TV Series • 2016