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the story of china with michael wood

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.

Episode Duration: 1 hour 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 101

About The Story of China with Michael Wood:

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.

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