Understanding Imperial China: Dynasties, Life, and Culture

Amazing Ban Clan: Historian, Soldier, Woman

Educational Sep 22, 2017 30 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

Available on Prime Video, The Great Courses Signature Collection

S1 E4: Three extraordinary siblings stand out in China's imperial history. Follow the lives of Han-era twin brothers Ban Gu and Ban Chao, and their remarkable sister Ban Zhao. Investigate Ban Gu's life of learning and his important writing on history and governmental policy. Note Ban Chao's illustrious military career and achievements, and Ban Zhao's significant impact as a scholar, teacher, and poet.

Educational Sep 22, 2017 30 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2017
Run Time: 30 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.