NOVA - S44E22: Secrets of the Forbidden City

Name: Secrets of the Forbidden City
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017-10-18
Duration: 55 min

Oct 18, 2017DocumentarySeason 44, Episode 22

The Forbidden City is the world’s biggest and most extravagant palace complex ever built. For five centuries, it was the power center of imperial China and survived wars, revolution, fires, and earthquakes. How did the Ming Emperor’s workforce construct its sprawling array of nearly 1,000 buildings and dozens of temples in a little over a decade?

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NOVA S44E22 Synopsis

Stream NOVA "Secrets of the Forbidden City" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2017-10-18, this episode is part of Season 44 of NOVA. With a runtime of 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. The Forbidden City is the world’s biggest and most extravagant palace complex ever built. For five centuries, it was the power center of imperial China and survived wars, revolution, fires, and earthquakes. How did the Ming Emperor’s workforce constr...