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1 online resource (streaming video file) (47 min. 11 sec.) ; 272687937 bytes |
| Summary |
The Great Wall is the spectacular historic embodiment of China stretching thousands of miles across barren deserts and treacherous mountains before finally plunging into the sea, all to defend the nation from the rest of the world. The Great Wall, the symbol of China itself, has been the focus of much of this remarkable archaeological activity. As new discoveries on the Great Wall are revealed, our understanding of this amazing structure and its origins, functions and significance - both as a political border, a statement of power and a military defence line - continues to grow. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC |
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Closed captioning in English |
| Event |
Broadcast 2016-02-14 at 19:35:00 |
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Classification: PG |
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Cultural property.
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Fortification.
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Megastructures.
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Mortar.
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Structural engineering -- Design.
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China -- Great Wall of China.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Bremner, Ian, director
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McGann, Paul, cast
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