The Han Dynasty - The First Empire in Flames

This documentary tells the sweeping story of the Han dynasty, the first great empire of ancient China, from its rise to its fall into ruin. Using Chinese poetry, songs and folk music, it evokes a civilization of ambition, culture and eventual collapse. It follows the forces that built the empire and the ones that reduced it to ashes. It is a rich, immersive watch for anyone drawn to Chinese history and the ancient world. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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