The Story of China Ancestors
Historian Michael Wood looks back at the start of China's history from the creation legend to the first three recorded dynasties - Xia, Shang and Zhou - to the unification of seven states under Qin Shi Huang. The name China comes from this Qin Dynasty, although the Chinese people refer to themselves as The Han.
This compelling documentary series, written and presented by historian Michael Wood, explores the history of the world's oldest continuous state, from its ancient past to the present day.
Primary Title
- The Story of China
Episode Title
- Ancestors
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 25 September 2016
Start Time
- 19 : 30
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Episode
- 1
Channel
- Prime
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- This compelling documentary series, written and presented by historian Michael Wood, explores the history of the world's oldest continuous state, from its ancient past to the present day.
Episode Description
- Historian Michael Wood looks back at the start of China's history from the creation legend to the first three recorded dynasties - Xia, Shang and Zhou - to the unification of seven states under Qin Shi Huang. The name China comes from this Qin Dynasty, although the Chinese people refer to themselves as The Han.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Television programs--United Kingdom
Genres
- Documentary
- History
Subjects
- Television programs--United Kingdom