Dunhuang - Ancient Frontier Fortress

Season 1

2020 · 2 episodes · 1h 44m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. The Shining Beacon

   20 Jan 2020 · 52 min

   The Han Empire control access to the ancient Chinese desert oasis of Dun Huang, but the mighty nomadic Xiongnu tribes pose a threat. The cunning Han general Ban Chao must use all his wisdom and experience to secure Dun Huang.

2. 

   2. Rise, Fall and Rebirth

   20 Jan 2020 · 52 min

   In the early fifth century, China gets split into 16 smaller kingdoms; a powerful Xiongnu warlord is eager to control Dun Huang; Wu Zetian becomes the first woman ever to take the dragon throne.