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The Story of China

The Story of China

The Story of China

2016 1 Seasons 6 Episodes ⭐ 7.8 Documentary

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 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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Ancestors

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

EP 2

Silk Roads and China Ships

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

EP 3

The Golden Age

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

EP 4

The Ming

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

EP 5

The Last Empire

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

EP 6

The Age of Revolution

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

Popular Cast

Michael Wood

Michael Wood

Self - Presenter