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Silk Road - Asian History Documentaries
Добавлен 20 дек 2023
Silk Road is your guide through the storied history of the far East. Our channel delves into the vibrant histories of the Far East and the Middle East, uncovering the hidden stories of empires, traders, and cultures that flourished along the fabled Silk Road. With fascinating new documentaries uploaded every single week, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out.
Silk Road is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. To get in touch please email owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com.
Silk Road is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. To get in touch please email owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com.
The Tragic Story Of Afghanistan's Destroyed Buddhas
Afghanistan was once home to the Buddhas of Bamiyan, some of the oldest and biggest depictions of Buddha in the world. However, much of these once-imposing statues have been destroyed. Join David Adams as he journeys to where they once stood in a remarkable corner of Afghanistan.
Silk Road is your guide through the storied history of the Far East. Our channel delves into the vibrant histories of the Far East and the Middle East, uncovering the hidden stories of empires, traders, and cultures that flourished along the fabled Silk Road. With fascinating new documentaries uploaded every single week, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out.
Silk Road is part of the Little Dot Studios Networ...
Silk Road is your guide through the storied history of the Far East. Our channel delves into the vibrant histories of the Far East and the Middle East, uncovering the hidden stories of empires, traders, and cultures that flourished along the fabled Silk Road. With fascinating new documentaries uploaded every single week, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out.
Silk Road is part of the Little Dot Studios Networ...
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How Deng Xiaoping Helped China Escape From Maoism
Просмотров 6 тыс.14 часов назад
Deng Xiaoping is perhaps the man most responsible for modern China and its sheer economic power. How did he revolutionize the economy of this giant nation in a way that seemed to go against many of Mao's principles? Silk Road is your guide through the storied history of the Far East. Our channel delves into the vibrant histories of the Far East and the Middle East, uncovering the hidden stories...
The Forgotten Casualties Of India's Economic Miracle
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.День назад
Underneath the glittering surface of India’s economic boom lie the ugly realities of modern-day India: a desperate situation for the nation's farmers, a rise in Hindu nationalism, discrimination against Muslims and a caste system which condemns millions to a life of servitude. Silk Road is your guide through the storied history of the Far East. Our channel delves into the vibrant histories of t...
The 47 Ronin: How Did Samurai Avenge Their Fallen Masters?
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.День назад
Its 1703, the Shogun is plunged into controversy when Samurai prince, Asano Naganori, loses his temper and attacks a senior official. This is the story of how Asano's followers, the 47 Ronin, braved Japan and mounted the perfect Black Op. Silk Road is your guide through the storied history of the Far East. Our channel delves into the vibrant histories of the Far East and the Middle East, uncove...
The New Burma Road: Where Tradition Meets Modernity
Просмотров 38 тыс.14 дней назад
Burma's Open Road explores the lives of everyday Burmese intertwined with the fortunes of the reconstruction of the Burma Road through Asia's last great wilderness. Discover how this vital trade artery is redefining a way of life that has scarcely changed for hundreds of years. Silk Road is your guide through the storied history of the Far East. Our channel delves into the vibrant histories of ...
The Fight To Save Cambodia's Forgotten Temple
Просмотров 82914 дней назад
Banteay Chhmar is a sacred site of great local importance that is under threat. Join the dedicated team fighting to save it and discover the incredible history of this wonderful temple. Silk Road is your guide through the storied history of the Far East. Our channel delves into the vibrant histories of the Far East and the Middle East, uncovering the hidden stories of empires, traders, and cult...
The Dramatic Collapse Of Iran's 2000+ Year Old Monarchy
Просмотров 5 тыс.21 день назад
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's story begins with good ideas and ideals and ends in bloody chaos. His wealth was legendary, and his marriages made tabloid headlines for years. However, his name also stands for a time of human rights violations, vicious oppression and intolerance. Discover how this 2000-year-old dynasty fell apart. Silk Road is your guide through the storied history of the Far East...
Is This The World's Best Preserved Mummy?
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.21 день назад
Ancient Egypt has long been synonymous with the art of mummification. However, the world's best preserved Mummies never came from Egypt, but China. Discover the story behind Lady Dai, the world's best-preserved mummy and her quest for immortality. Silk Road is your guide through the storied history of the Far East. Our channel delves into the vibrant histories of the Far East and the Middle Eas...
October 1949: The Event That Reintroduced China As A Global Power
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.Месяц назад
Mao Zedong understood the symbolic importance of the 1949 parade in Tiananmen Square, organized to celebrate his coming to power and to officially announce that the People’s Republic of China had been established. In this documentary, filmmaker Peter Du Cane captures a critical moment in Chinese history through his account of the story behind the first National Day ceremony and how it reintrodu...
China's Self Sufficient Mega-Tower Of The Future
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.Месяц назад
Typhoon winds to withstand, a rigid deadline to meet, and a towering goal no skyscraper had ever reached. The Pearl River Tower even generates its own power; it is the holy grail for mechanical engineers. Silk Road is your guide through the storied history of the Far East. Our channel delves into the vibrant histories of the Far East and the Middle East, uncovering the hidden stories of empires...
How The Japanese Invasion Destroyed China's Golden Age
Просмотров 8 тыс.Месяц назад
Witness the sacred and the profane in 1930s Beijing, Shanghai in the jazz age, a China that might have been - China before the Japanese invaded. Follow China's golden age in the 20s and 30s before the brutal invasion of the Japanese in 1937 curtailed this bright new era. Silk Road is your guide through the storied history of the Far East. Our channel delves into the vibrant histories of the Far...
The Maritime Silk Road: How China Built The World's Largest Deep Water Port
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.Месяц назад
The story of modern China is perhaps one of exports. To accommodate this monolithic output, China has had to build enormous ports to match. Discover the incredible story behind the construction of Yangshan Deep Water Port, a construction that many have compared to the Great Wall of China and the Three Gorges Dam. Silk Road is your guide through the storied history of the Far East. Our channel d...
The Lost World Of Qing China Captured On Film
Просмотров 175 тыс.Месяц назад
Renowned filmmaker Christopher Doyle narrates this uniquely vivid picture of Chinese history through film, compiled with exclusive access to the British Film Institute China collection. These never-seen-before films provide new insights into China’s momentous changes, from the first ever Chinese film in the Qing dynasty through to the Communist era. Silk Road is your guide through the storied h...
The Schism That Made Mao Go To War With The USSR
Просмотров 47 тыс.Месяц назад
The Sino-Soviet solidarity was once deemed eternal but from the beginning of their alliance, the Chinese were frustrated by an unequal relationship with the Soviets. This schism would eventually flare to the point of armed conflict. Silk Road is your guide through the storied history of the Far East. Our channel delves into the vibrant histories of the Far East and the Middle East, uncovering t...
The Barren Wilderness Left Behind By The Silk Road
Просмотров 93 тыс.Месяц назад
The Ancient plateau of Afghanistan were once a thriving network of ancient trading routes and tribal homelands. Since then, this area has become a harsh wilderness were few venture and even fewer live. Join David Adams as he retraces the path of Alexander the Great along these ancient pathways and discover how people have lived in this harsh landscape for thousands of years. Silk Road is your g...
The Irreparable Rift Between China And India
Просмотров 11 тыс.Месяц назад
The Irreparable Rift Between China And India
Alexander The Great's Hunt For The Legendary Golden Fleece
Просмотров 4,3 тыс.Месяц назад
Alexander The Great's Hunt For The Legendary Golden Fleece
Why Communist China Entered The Korean War | Mao’s Cold War
Просмотров 4792 месяца назад
Why Communist China Entered The Korean War | Mao’s Cold War
The City Of The Lady Moon: The 2,300-Year-Old Greek City In Afghanistan
Просмотров 22 тыс.2 месяца назад
The City Of The Lady Moon: The 2,300-Year-Old Greek City In Afghanistan
How Mao's 'Great Leap Forward' Killed 45 Million People | Mao's Great Famine
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 месяца назад
How Mao's 'Great Leap Forward' Killed 45 Million People | Mao's Great Famine
The Re-Discovery Of The Lost Ancient City Of Alexandria Oxiana
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.2 месяца назад
The Re-Discovery Of The Lost Ancient City Of Alexandria Oxiana
1971: Bangladesh's Bloody War Of Independence
Просмотров 12 тыс.2 месяца назад
1971: Bangladesh's Bloody War Of Independence
Following In The Footsteps Of Alexander The Great In Afghanistan
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 месяца назад
Following In The Footsteps Of Alexander The Great In Afghanistan
How Emperor Hirohito Escaped Prosecution For War Crimes
Просмотров 7572 месяца назад
How Emperor Hirohito Escaped Prosecution For War Crimes
Retracing The Steps Of Jason And The Argonauts To Modern Day Afghanistan
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.2 месяца назад
Retracing The Steps Of Jason And The Argonauts To Modern Day Afghanistan
Indira Gandhi: Progressive Prime Minister Or Ruthless Dictator?
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.2 месяца назад
Indira Gandhi: Progressive Prime Minister Or Ruthless Dictator?
Did This Extinct Chinese Tribe Possess The Power Of Flight? | Hanging Coffins Of China
Просмотров 325 тыс.3 месяца назад
Did This Extinct Chinese Tribe Possess The Power Of Flight? | Hanging Coffins Of China
The Dark Secrets Of North Korea's Nuclear Program
Просмотров 44 тыс.3 месяца назад
The Dark Secrets Of North Korea's Nuclear Program
Wu Zetian: The Only Woman To Ever Rule China | Empress Who Rules the World
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.3 месяца назад
Wu Zetian: The Only Woman To Ever Rule China | Empress Who Rules the World
Korean War, Explained | The Forgotten War In Colour
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.3 месяца назад
Korean War, Explained | The Forgotten War In Colour