Raiders of the Jade Empire (2015)
China, as we know it today, would not exist without the Han Dynasty. About two millenniums ago, its emperors ruled for over 400 years, and yet, few visible remains of this period exist above ground. Underground, however, it's a different story. Join a team of archaeologists as they enter the royal tombs of three emperors spanning the reign of the Han Dynasty. By excavating these sites, they hope to further our knowledge of their wealth, their beliefs, their quest for immortality, and how their culture and philosophy shaped modern China.
Director: Richard Max
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: January 1, 2015
Cast
- Eric Meyers - Narrator
Production: Jiangsu Broadcasting, The Smithsonian Network, Lion Television USA
Country: China, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Richard Max
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Raiders of the Jade Empire about?
- China, as we know it today, would not exist without the Han Dynasty. About two millenniums ago, its emperors ruled for over 400 years, and yet, few visible remains of this period exist above ground. Underground, however, it's a different story. Join a team of archaeologists as they enter the royal tombs of three emperors spanning the reign of the Han Dynasty. By excavating these sites, they hope to further our knowledge of their wealth, their beliefs, their quest for immortality, and how their culture and philosophy shaped modern China.
- Who directed Raiders of the Jade Empire?
- Raiders of the Jade Empire was directed by Richard Max.
- Who stars in Raiders of the Jade Empire?
- Raiders of the Jade Empire stars Eric Meyers.
- How long is Raiders of the Jade Empire?
- Raiders of the Jade Empire has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- What genre is Raiders of the Jade Empire?
- Raiders of the Jade Empire is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Raiders of the Jade Empire produced?
- Raiders of the Jade Empire was produced in China, United States of America.