Great Wall of China

Episode aired Nov 20, 2014
TV-PG
46m

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Documentary History

The Great Wall of China is more than just a part of history, it's part of the world's geography, a sprawling, massive edifice of mud, reeds, and billions of bricks. But why did the Chinese g... Read allThe Great Wall of China is more than just a part of history, it's part of the world's geography, a sprawling, massive edifice of mud, reeds, and billions of bricks. But why did the Chinese go to such lengths to build it? And what secrets have enabled it to survive for over 2,000 ... Read allThe Great Wall of China is more than just a part of history, it's part of the world's geography, a sprawling, massive edifice of mud, reeds, and billions of bricks. But why did the Chinese go to such lengths to build it? And what secrets have enabled it to survive for over 2,000 years? We unravel its mysteries and rewrite its complex history through groundbreaking sci... Read all

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This episode, like Richard III Revealed (2013), was broadcast as part of Smithsonian Channel's "Secrets" series in the U.S., but does not appear in episode lists for the "Treasures Decoded" version of the show that was broadcast in other countries.