Story of China

This series, written and presented by historian Michael Wood, explores the history of the world's oldest continuous state, from the ancient past to the present day.

Fri, Apr 10 1:00 A.M. Golden Age/The Ming     NHPBS (11.1)

See the stunning achievements of two of China's most brilliant dynasties: the Song, creators of a Chinese Renaissance, and the Ming, builders of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City.

Fri, Apr 17 1:00 A.M. The Last Empire/The Age of Revolution     NHPBS (11.1)

Journey back in time to see the splendor of the last Chinese dynasty, the Qing.

Fri, May 1 9:00 P.M. Ancestors/Silk Roads and China Ships     NH Explore (11.2)

Explore China's early history with host Michael Wood as he joins a million people at a festival devoted to ancient gods, hear the tale of China's bloodthirsty First Emperor and travel the Silk Road to discover the brilliant Tang dynasty.

Sat, May 2 1:00 A.M. Ancestors/Silk Roads and China Ships     NH Explore (11.2)

Explore China's early history with host Michael Wood as he joins a million people at a festival devoted to ancient gods, hear the tale of China's bloodthirsty First Emperor and travel the Silk Road to discover the brilliant Tang dynasty.

Fri, May 8 9:00 P.M. Golden Age/The Ming     NH Explore (11.2)

See the stunning achievements of two of China's most brilliant dynasties: the Song, creators of a Chinese Renaissance, and the Ming, builders of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City.

Sat, May 9 1:00 A.M. Golden Age/The Ming     NH Explore (11.2)

See the stunning achievements of two of China's most brilliant dynasties: the Song, creators of a Chinese Renaissance, and the Ming, builders of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City.

Wed, May 13 1:00 P.M. Ancestors/Silk Roads and China Ships     NH Explore (11.2)

Explore China's early history with host Michael Wood as he joins a million people at a festival devoted to ancient gods, hear the tale of China's bloodthirsty First Emperor and travel the Silk Road to discover the brilliant Tang dynasty.

Wed, May 13 3:00 P.M. Golden Age/The Ming     NH Explore (11.2)

See the stunning achievements of two of China's most brilliant dynasties: the Song, creators of a Chinese Renaissance, and the Ming, builders of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City.

Fri, May 15 9:00 P.M. The Last Empire/The Age of Revolution     NH Explore (11.2)

Journey back in time to see the splendor of the last Chinese dynasty, the Qing.

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