The Story of China With Michael Wood

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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    Ancestors; Silk Roads and China Ships

    Monday
    May 12

    2 Hours

    Exploring China's history, beginning at a festival devoted to ancient gods; China's first emperor; traveling the Silk Road; Tang dynasty.
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    Golden Age; The Ming

    Tuesday
    May 13

    2 Hours

    Achievements of the Song dynasty, creators of a Chinese Renaissance, and the Ming, who built the Great Wall and the Forbidden City.
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    The Last Empire; The Age of Revolution

    Wednesday
    May 14

    2 Hours

    The last Chinese dynasty, the Qing; First Opium War sparks the fall of the empire; the birth of modern-day China.

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