Along the Great Wall: A Historian’s Journey Across China

This documentary follows British historian William Lindesay, whose lifelong obsession with the Great Wall of China takes him from one end of the country to the other. Along the way he shows how and why the Wall was built, how it was constructed, and what it meant to the people who lived along it. His journey blends history, landscape, and personal devotion. Engaging and knowledgeable, it makes a world-famous monument freshly fascinating. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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