In this three-part series, the rich history of China's ancient capital city is brought to life using stunning reconstructions and CGI. From the city's conquest and destruction by the Mongol hordes of Ghengis Khan, to the moment when China's last emperor was expelled from the Forbidden City, Beijing's biography is a story of mighty rulers, rebels and renegades.
Show Info
Schedule: Wednesdays at 20:30
(50 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
History
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes
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Previous Episode
Emperors, Conquerors and Rebels
Episode 1x03; Oct 27, 2010
China's capital has been the stage for some of the giants of Chinese and world history. From the conquering Mongol hordes of Genghis Khan to China's exiled last emperor, Beijing's annals are filled with stories of victory and defeat, and the exploits…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x03: Emperors, Conquerors and Rebels | Oct 27, 2010 | |
| 1x02: Barbarians at the Gate | Oct 20, 2010 | |
| 1x01: Centre of the Cosmos | Oct 13, 2010 |