The Story of China

Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion, as 300 relatives gather to worship their ancestors.

Michael Wood tells the tale of China's first international age under the Tang Dynasty.

Michael Wood focuses on the Song dynasty era (960-1279), including its art, inventions and cuisine.

The tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel.

Michael Wood looks at China's Qing empire, which lasted from 1644 to 1912. Under the Qing, China doubled in size and became arguably the world's greatest economy.

Michael Wood investigates three cataclysmic revolutions which shaped modern-day China.