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

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

The story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1912.

The story of China's last empire, the Qing, which lasted from 1644 to 1912.

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

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

Michael Wood looks at the Song dynasty era, including its art, inventions and cuisine.

Michael Wood looks at the Song dynasty era, including its art, inventions and cuisine.

Michael Wood looks at China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty.

Michael Wood looks at China's first great international age under the Tang Dynasty.

Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion as they gather to worship their ancestors.

Michael Wood joins the Qin family reunion as they gather to worship their ancestors.