Story of China

Preview: The Ming (Episode 4)

Preview: Episode 4 | 30s

Hear the story of China’s most famous dynasty. Michael Wood visits the Great Wall and the Forbidden City; sails the South China Sea on a junk; visits a fabulous Chinese garden; and travels to Macao with the first Jesuit missionary to China.

Aired: 06/27/17 | Rating: NR

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• The Chinese Voyages of Exploration

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• Christian Missionary Matteo Ricci Journeys to China

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• Get a Taste of the Good Life under the Ming Dynasty

  Clip: Ep4 | 3m 29s

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