In the heart of Beijing lies the largest palace in the world, The Forbidden City. For five hundred years, it served as the home of the almighty Emperors of China along with their wives, concubines, and entourages of tens of thousands of eunuchs and civil servants. But the Forbidden City is more than an imperial residence; it is the center of the universe, a unique complex of structures revealing a hierarchy of power both imperial and divine. China's Forbidden City includes exclusive access to the complex, plus new findings on its fall and the last empress.
Show Info
Default Runtime: 46 minutes
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
History
Episodes ordered: 2 episodes
Official site: www.smithsonianchannel.com
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Previous Episode
The Reign of the Concubine
Episode 1x02; Dec 29, 2007
A simple concubine, one of sixty women serving the Xianfeng Emperor, rose to become the de facto ruler of the Qing dynasty. This is the story of Cixi, who, using charisma, political shrewdness, and manipulation, governed the Forbidden City through th…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x02: The Reign of the Concubine | Dec 29, 2007 | |
| 1x01: The Center of the World | Dec 29, 2007 |
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