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The Story of China

Season 1 Episode 2: Silk Roads & China Ships

Michael Wood travels along the Silk Road to explore China's Tang Dynasty, a period of significant global impact, and uncovers the fascinating tale of a Buddhist monk who introduced Buddhism to central Asia and India.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Ancestors

Aired: Jan 21, 2016

Michael Wood uncovers the rise of a global superpower as he attends a Qin fam...

Episode 2 Silk Roads & China Ships

2. Silk Roads & China Ships

Aired: Jan 28, 2016

Michael Wood travels along the Silk Road to explore China's Tang Dynasty, a p...

Episode 3 Golden Age

Aired: Feb 4, 2016

Michael Wood explores the artistic and cultural triumphs of China's Song dyna...

Episode 4 The Ming

Aired: Feb 11, 2016

The next episode delves into the rise of Hongwu, a peasant who defied the odd...

Episode 5 The Last Empire

5. The Last Empire

Aired: Feb 18, 2016

China's last imperial dynasty, the Qing, is explored in the next episode, rev...

Episode 6 The Age of Revolution

6. The Age of Revolution

Aired: Feb 25, 2016

The next episode delves into China's remarkable evolution, tracing three tran...

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Appearances

Bai Bo

Creators

Michael WoodCreator, Writer

Info about The Story of China

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History