How did North Korea build its nuclear bomb? How did India's Partition really come about? How did the death of Mao lead to a new age in China? As the world's eyes turn towards Asia, it has never been more important to understand the recent history of the world's largest continent. This landmark series deconstructs the pivotal events which have shaped the current Asian Century. Combining rare archival footage and personal eyewitness testimony, the series challenges accepted views and reveals the personalities and rivalries that have shaped history.
Season 1
8 episodes
- 1. Marcos: The Man and the MythMarcos: The Man and the MythTV-GCCJan 1, 2017
- 2. The Fall of SuhartoNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCJan 8, 2017
- 3. The death of MaoNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCJan 15, 2017
- 4. PartitionNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCJan 22, 2017
- 5. How did North Korea Build the Nuclear Bomb?No synopsis available yet.TV-GCCJan 29, 2017
- 6. India's Iron LadyNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCFeb 5, 2017
- 7. Japan's Militarist EmperorNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCFeb 12, 2017
- 8. The Rise and Fall of MujibNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCFeb 19, 2017
The Asian Century
How did North Korea build its nuclear bomb? How did India's Partition really come about? How did the death of Mao lead to a new age in China? As the world's eyes turn towards Asia, it has never been more important to understand the recent history of the world's largest continent. This landmark series deconstructs the pivotal events which have shaped the current Asian Century. Combining rare archival footage and personal eyewitness testimony, the series challenges accepted views and reveals the personalities and rivalries that have shaped history.
