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Season 1 – The Story of China With Michael Wood

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English historian Michael Wood explores China's heritage in this travelogue series. The presenter goes back in time to discover the stories and people who have shaped the landscape and culture of today's superpower. Wood begins his journey in Wuxi, where 300 relatives of the Qin family congregate to worship their ancestors. Over in Erlitou, excavations reveal state pieces dating over 4000 years, and Wood finds millions of pilgrims when visiting the shrine of ancient goddess Nüwa at the Yellow River.
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Lorraine Ali Los Angeles Times 06/20/2017
It's a vast collection of fascinating factoids, breathtaking scenery and thorough research. Go to Full Review Mike Hale New York Times 06/19/2017
The Story of China is good entertainment, if you don't mind a little whitewashing of recent history. Go to Full Review Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 06/20/2017
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A splendiferous BBC series that traces the ups and downs of Chinese history over 4000 years. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Michael Wood

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Michael Wood

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Rebecca Dobbs

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 21, 2016 Ancestors Michael Wood explores the history of the world's newest superpower. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 28, 2016 Silk Roads and China Ships China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 4, 2016 The Golden Age Michael Wood explores China's most creative dynasty - the Song (960-1279) and heads to the city of Kaifeng, the greatest city in the world prior to the 19th century. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 11, 2016 The Ming Michael Wood recounts the tale of one of China's most famous dynasties beginning with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel who founded one of greatest eras in Chinese history. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 18, 2016 The Last Empire Michael Wood explores the story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1911; their legacy would create the essential shape of today's China. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 25, 2016 The Age of Revolution Revolution has been a recurring theme in Chinese history. Details

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The Story of China With Michael Wood — Season 1

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Season Info

Screenwriter
Michael Wood
Network
BBC
Genre
History, Special Interest, Travel
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 21, 2016