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.
Sun, May 12 | 11:00 A.M. |
Ancestors/Silk Roads and China Ships
NHPBS (11.1)
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 15 | 4:00 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 17 | 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. |
Sat, May 18 | 1:00 A.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. |
Sun, May 19 | 11:00 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. |
Wed, May 22 | 4:00 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. |
Thu, May 23 | 4:00 A.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. |
Sun, May 26 | 11:00 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. |
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