Mongols: The Secret History
1 x 90' or 3 x 60'
Conquerors, rulers, patrons, warlords - the lives of Genghis Khan’s ‘Golden Family’ are the stuff of legend. But despite stories of ingenuity, brutality and grandeur, most know surprisingly little about this extraordinary dynasty and the people they led to take over the world. Across three episodes, we explore the story of the Mongols from their beginnings right through to the eventual collapse of their dynasty. Each episode will combine the latest archaeological finds from key sites, CGI reconstructions and spectacular drama. With unique access, magnificent landscapes, epic stories, archaeological revelations, and memorable scenes of real life in China and Mongolia today this is immersive, innovative and in formative history television that reveals the secret history of the Mongols.
Duration
1 x 90' , 3 x 60'
Episode Titles
Episode 001 |
Beginning: The Making of GenghisKhan, 1206-1227AD |
In Search of Xanadu: The Triumph of Kublai Khan, 1260-1294AD |
The End of the Empire, 1300-1370AD |
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Production Company
Lion Television