TV series

General History of China
2013 · 1 season
A patient, scholarly march through millennia, dense with artifacts and commentary, rewarding close attention more than casual viewing.
- Genres
- Documentary
- Overview
- Tracing Chinese civilization from its prehistoric origins to the fall of the Qing dynasty, this sweeping 100-part documentary explores the rulers, wars, philosophies, religions, cultural achievements and social transformations that shaped one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations. Through archaeological evidence, historical records and expert commentary, the series presents a chronological account of China’s dynasties, peoples and institutions across thousands of years of history.
- How it feels
- Measured and needs your attention.
- About
- Power, war, faith, identity
- Content
- Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
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