Season 2 • Episode 1
LatestChina is one of the oldest civilizations on earth and one of unparalleled continuity. Confucian values still underpin much of society despite the Communist Revolution of the middle of last century which signaled.
Throughout the centuries great empires have been erected, whose creators have governed nations, regions and continents for hundreds and even thousands of years. From the great civilizations of antiquity to the first world powers of our days, this series reviews the legacy left to us by the great empires that have written the history of humanity. Combining computer-generated images with dramatic reconstructions, experts and historians analyze the role these civilizations have played and how their heritage has survived to this day.
Visual Effects
CGI reconstructions that actually look expensive
Production
Dramatic reenactments with surprisingly committed actors
Writing
Experts who shade rival civilizations deliciously
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The series uses the same CGI team behind major historical dramas, which explains why the reconstructions look suspiciously cinematic.
Despite covering millennia of history, the show's framing consistently asks what survives beyond power — a subtle flex against typical empire-glorifying documentaries.
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