Beijing: Biography of an Imperial Capital

Beijing: Biography of an Imperial Capital (2010)

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In this three-part series, the rich history of China's ancient capital city is brought to life using stunning reconstructions and CGI. From the city's conquest and destruction by the Mongol hordes of Ghengis Khan, to the moment when China's last emperor was expelled from the Forbidden City, Beijing's biography is a story of mighty rulers, rebels and renegades.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 20:30 (50 min)

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Emperors, Conquerors and Rebels
Season 1Episode 350 min

Emperors, Conquerors and Rebels

China's capital has been the stage for some of the giants of Chinese and world history. From the conquering Mongol hordes of Genghis Khan to China's exiled last emperor, Beijing's annals are filled with stories of victory and defeat, and the exploits of its rulers, rebels and renegades.
Oct 27, 2010

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03Emperors, Conquerors and RebelsOct 27, 2010
S01E02Barbarians at the GateOct 20, 2010
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