The Story of China Silk Roads & China Ships
Michael Wood tells the tale of China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty (618-907). He travels along the Silk Road to the bazaars of Central Asia and into India, on the track of the Chinese monk who brought Buddhism back to China.
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
- Silk Roads & China Ships
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 2 October 2016
Start Time
- 19 : 30
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Episode
- 2
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
- Michael Wood tells the tale of China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty (618-907). He travels along the Silk Road to the bazaars of Central Asia and into India, on the track of the Chinese monk who brought Buddhism back to China.
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