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20. How China formed: an ancient civilization that keeps on learning
08:59There are 1.4 billion Chinese people, so you may already know somebody from China and have some ideas about the country. What comes to mind when you do think of China? Do you see her as a rooster shape on the world map? Is it calligraphy, tea, or Tai Chi? Is it the delicious cuisine or the cadenced pronunciation of the language? Well, they are all part of China, but it is not the whole picture. Let’s take a closer look.
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19. British envoy failed to trade with the Qing Emperor
10:11Have you ever heard of George Macartney? He was the 1st Earl Macartney in Britain, a statesman, a colonial administrator, and a diplomat. However, among the Chinese, he is often remembered for his refusal to kowtow to the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty.18. Qing Empire: the most successful conquering dynasty
10:02Emperors during the Qing Dynasty used the title of "Bogd khaan" when dealing with the Mongols. "Bogd" means "sage" in Mongolian. While in Tibet, they turned out to be patrons of Tibetan Buddhism.17. Ming treasure voyages: what the Yongle Emperor desired?
09:16The Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty sent out his treasure fleet seven times to visit Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, Western Asia, and East Africa. Each expedition was commanded by a Muslim admiral and court eunuch named Zheng He.16. Ethnic discrimination: Why Mongol Yuan’s reign was so short
09:28The short-lived Yuan Dynasty had a history of just under 100 years. What mistakes did the Mongol administrators make? Our first guess is their tyranny, but what did that involve?15. The Travels of Marco Polo: China in European's imagination
07:56Did you know the book "The Travels of Marco Polo" was written in prison? And that both the book and its author shared a funny nickname?14. Maritime Silk Road: continuous prosperity of Quanzhou
10:37You must have heard of the Silk Road, but do you also know about its nautical counterpart? Called the Maritime Silk Road, let’s find out how it developed and where is its starting point.