Browse all episodes of China's Dragon Emperor

He unified China from seven warring states and gave us the Great Wall, but was Qin Shi Huang a great leader?

Creating a Nation

See how Qin Shi Huang created a magnificent version of his Chinese empire and palace deep underground.

Architect of the Afterlife

The story of Qin Shi Huang is as epic in life as it is in death. Crowned as a boy king over 2,000 years ago, he grew to unify China for the first time, establishing a new form of government, uniform laws, and a single writing system that is still in use today. He also ordered the construction of a royal tomb that is larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza and is guarded by a massive army of terracotta warriors. Explore the transformative life and magnificent afterlife of China's first emperor.

All Episodes of China's Dragon Emperor

Browse all episodes of China's Dragon Emperor

Season 1

Creating a Nation

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/21/2018

Architect of the Afterlife

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/28/2018