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Netflix
87
8.8
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85
/3507/
84
/859/
4.6
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100
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79
8.7
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cc age 16+

Vinland Saga (2019)
For a thousand years, the Vikings have made quite a name and reputation for themselves as the strongest families with a thirst for violence. Thorfinn, the son of one of the Vikings' greatest warriors, spends his boyhood in a battlefield enhancing his skills in his adventure to redeem his most-desired revenge after his father was murdered.
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The Roku Channel
81
7.7
/11477/
75
/645/
74
/136/
100
/34/
88
76
/14/
cc age 16+

The Serpent Queen (2022)
Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to concieve. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy better than anyone else, ruling France for 50 years.
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Hulu
81
8.2
/16687/
81
/1752/
80
/353/
8.2
/901354/

Fate/Zero (2011)
The Fourth Holy Grail War has begun, and seven mages must summon heroes from history to battle each other to the death. Only one mage-and-hero pair will remain to claim the Grail and have their wishes granted! Kiritsugu Emiya was once an assassin but now fights in this war to save the world from those who would destroy it with the Grail’s power.
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72
7.2
/7261/
71
/1024/
73
/226/
3.2
/2576/
7.2
/539721/

Fate/Stay Night (2006)
Shirou Emiya lost his parents in a fire when he was young and was later adopted by the sorcerer Kiritsugu Emiya. Shirou is drawn into the Holy Grail War summons a female "Servant" known as Saber to protect him and obtain the Holy Grail.
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Netflix
71
6.5
/10973/
69
/1137/
84
/1757/
6.8
/207663/
cc age 15+

Record of Ragnarok (2021)
Before eradicating humankind from the world, the gods give them one last chance to prove themselves worthy of survival. Let the Ragnarok battles begin.
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Amazon Prime Video
81
67
8.7
/6713/
78
/145/
80
/61/
cc age 9+

Horrible Histories (2009)
Based on the best-selling children's books and liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo, a group of British comedians offer an anarchic and unconventional take on some of history's most gruesome and funny moments, with topics including the Stone Age, the Middle Ages, the Egyptians and the Romans, among others.
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80
67
8.4
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83
/192/
73
/64/
3.9
/1808/

Empress Ki (2013)
A woman born in Korea navigates her way through love, war, politics and national loyalties to become a powerful empress in China's Yuan dynasty.
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69
66
6.6
/3133/
66
/501/
74
/163/
3.3
/1267/
7.2
/268578/
cc age 17+

Fate/Apocrypha (2017)
There was once a Holy Grail War waged by Mages and Heroic Spirits in a town of Fuyuki. However, one Mage took advantage of the chaos of World War II to steal a Holy Grail. Several decades have passed, and the Yggdmillennia family, who took upon the Holy Grail as its symbol, defected from the Mages' Association. Furious, the Association sent forces to deal with the Yggdmillennia, but were defeated. With the Holy Grail system changed, war at an unprecedented scale breaks out.
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80
63
8.3
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81
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76
/64/

Isabel (2012)
Charting the life of Isabella I of Castile, one of the most important women in Spain’s history, Isabel follows her passionate story from childhood to being crowned Queen. From her political struggles within King Henry IV's court to her wedding to Ferdinand of Aragon, the drama encapsulates the passions, emotions and sacrifices of a woman who refused to just be a figurehead and whose outlook was ahead of her time.
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82
60
8.5
/2656/
78
/139/
85
/63/

Empresses in the Palace (2011)
Zhen Huan, a 17-year-old innocent introduced into the imperial court as the latest concubine of Emperor Yong Zheng. Her dreams of a new life of love and prosperity are swiftly dashed as she enters a dog-eat-dog world of treachery and corruption.
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Crunchyroll
75
58
7.3
/1744/
74
/248/
78
/34/
3.6
/573/
7.7
/79583/

The Elusive Samurai (2024)
Set between the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, during the Kenmu Restoration, the story follows the tale of Hojo Tokiyuki, a boy on the run after his family is overthrown by Ashikaga Takauji. With his only allies being a shady priest and his followers, the young lord must seek revenge and regain his glory, with his only weapon: a superhuman ability to flee and hide.
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Crunchyroll
76
50
6.7
/114/
61
/37/
67
/15/
100
/5/
95
6.8
/21781/

Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru (2016)
The year is 2205. The "historical revisionists" have begun attacks on the past in their plot to change history. The Saniwa, who have been charged with protecting history, can imbue life into objects. Strongest among these are the Tōken Danshi. The story centers around their cheerful lives.
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81
49
8.1
/2063/
78
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85
/38/
3.6
/529/

The Long Ballad (2021)
Li Chang Ge's family was murdered by Li Shi Min, the Emperor of Tang, during the Xuanwu Gate Incident. She heads to Shuo Province under the guise of a man with hopes of raising an army to kill Li Shi Min to avenge her family's death. However, as a captain of the army of Shuo Province in Zhangzhou, she loses a siege by the Eastern Turkic Khaganate General Ashina Sun, who takes her to serve him as a personal military strategist.
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44
7.5
/301/
43
/6/
60
/10/
100
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Gye Baek, Warrior’s Fate (2011)
Set in the Baekje kingdom in the mid-7th century, the drama chronicles the life and times of the storied warrior General Gyebaek who is remembered in history for leading Baekje's last stand against the Silla in the Battle of Hwangsanbeol.
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Crunchyroll
67
43
6.5
/616/
68
/175/
64
/32/
7.3
/151328/

The Ambition of Oda Nobuna (2012)
The historical romantic comedy follows 17-year-old high schooler Sagara Yoshiharu who one day time-travels to the Sengoku period, where all the major Samurai lords are cute girls. Yoshiharu meets Oda Nobuna, the girl counterpart of Oda Nobunaga, and begins to serve her as a substitute of Kinoshita Toukichirou, who has been dead in the world.
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40
8.6
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83
/54/
70
/39/

The Great Queen Seondeok (2009)
The life story of Queen Seondeok, the first queen of the Korean people during the Silla Dynasty.
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33
7.1
/168/
46
/6/
43
/11/
80
/15/
70

Jang Yeong Sil (2016)
Drama series follows the life Jang Yeong-Sil: a scientist, technician and inventor during the Joseon period. Jang Yeong-Sil was born in the lower class nobi. King Sejong notices his abilities and brings him to the palace. King Sejong grants him a chance to display his abilities. He invents tools like astronomical instruments, iron printing press and a water clock.
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Netflix
65
31
6.6
/600/
64
/86/
62
/15/
6.9
/4295/
cc age 13+

Onmyoji (2023)
In the gilded enclave of the imperial court, Minamoto Hiromasa befriends the mystic Abe Seimei, solving tricky cases rising from the demonic realm.
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31
7.4
/270/
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Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty (2022)
General Lu Lingfeng and Detective Su Wuming uncover supernatural mysteries and hidden conspiracies threatening the empire during Emperor Xuanzong’s reign.
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24
7.9
/1775/
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/29/
61
/14/

Emperor of the Sea (2004)
Emperor of the Sea is a South Korean television drama series directed by Kang Il-soo and Kang Byung-taek and starring Choi Soo-jong, Chae Shi-ra, Song Il-gook and Soo Ae. It aired on KBS2 from November 24, 2004 to May 25, 2005 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:50 for 51 episodes. The historical drama is based on Choi In-ho's novel of the same title, which depicts the life of Jang Bogo, who rises from a lowly slave to a powerful maritime figure who dominated the East Asia seas and international trade during the Unified Silla Dynasty. The drama was received extremely well, holding the number one spot in the ratings for majority of the weeks it aired. It was also exported to eight countries earning approximately US$1.8 million in profits. The filming set in Wando County, South Jeolla Province also became a tourist attraction.
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Crunchyroll
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18
6.0
/28/
50
/13/
60
/6/
6.1
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TOUKEN RANBU KAI KYODEN (2024)
In 2205 A.D., evil forces attack the past, threatening to alter the course of history. The judge calls on four swordsmen, with blades blessed by a Shinto priest, to protect the past and save the future. Loyal to their former master, the demon king Oda Nobunaga, they travel back to the Honnoji Temple where he was murdered. Can they stop evil in its tracks and preserve the past? Only time will tell.
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18
5.8
/650/
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/48/
61
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cc age 7+

The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show (2015)
The world's smartest dog and his boy host a zany late-night comedy show from a swanky penthouse, with time-traveling historical figures and a live audience.
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Crunchyroll
59
17
6.8
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/14/
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6.4
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Time Travel Girl (2016)
Mari Hayase is on a mission to go back in time and meet eight of the most prominent scientists and inventors in history. With the help of her two friends Waka Mizuki and Jun Mizuki she’ll find herself up close and personal with famous figures like Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and so many more! What’s her purpose and mission? Hopefully not getting stuck in the past!
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80
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8.0
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/13/
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/13/

Ryōmaden (2010)
Ryōmaden is the 49th NHK Taiga drama. It was shown on NHK from January 3 to November 28, 2010 spanning 48 episodes. The story centers on the life of 19th-century Japanese historical figures Iwasaki Yatarō and Sakamoto Ryōma. It has been announced that the series will be aired in several other countries, for example Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
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80
13
8.1
/258/
75
/11/
84
/12/

Justice Pao (1993)
Justice Bao is a 236-episode television series from Taiwan, first airing on Chinese Television System from February 1993 to January 1994. The show stars Jin Chao-chun as the Chinese official Bao Zheng in the Song Dynasty. It was hugely popular in Greater China as well as many other countries in the Far East. The series was originally scheduled for just 15 episodes. However, the show garnered high ratings when the initial episodes aired. Due to its popularity, CTS expanded the show to 236 episodes. The TVB and ATV Home networks in Hong Kong both bought the series in an attempt to gain viewers. Competition between the two networks during the showing of the series was so severe that identical episodes were shown on both channels on the same night. It was also one of the first dramas that used NICAM technology.
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6.7
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The Empress of China (2014)
Based on events in 7th and 8th-century Tang dynasty and starring producer Fan Bingbing as the titular character Wu Zetian, The Empress of China is the story of the only woman in Chinese history to rule as an emperor.
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10
7.6
/106/
58
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85
/11/

The 13 Lords of the Shogun (2022)
Following the ascension to power of Taira no Kiyomori, the Minamoto clan is exiled. Minamoto no Yoritomo meets Masako, the sister of Hōjō Yoshitoki and later marries her. Following this marriage, the gears of Yoshitoki's destiny begin to turn.
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10
7.3
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Shine or Go Crazy (2015)
Wang So is the Prince of Goryeo who has a cursed fate. He had to get married with the Last Princess of Balhae, Shin Yool. She was born with the fate of becoming the light for another country. But because of this fate, she has to face death. Through their marriage life, Wang So and Shin Yool begin to grow closer and love each other.
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10
6.8
/251/
66
/12/
79
/10/

Yae's Sakura (2013)
Yae no Sakura is a 2013 Japanese television series. It is the 52nd NHK taiga drama. The story focuses on Niijima Yae, who is portrayed by Haruka Ayase.
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64
8
6.9
/147/
52
/9/
72
/10/

Taiji Prodigy (2001)
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poster
62
7
6.7
/158/
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46
/10/

Joseon Exorcist (2021)
A fantasy-action sageuk that takes place after the establishment of the Joseon dynasty and tells the story of the undead who come back to life after being killed by the royal family.
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?
7.2
/30/
86
/3/
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神断狄仁杰 (2010)
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Crunchyroll
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5.6
/20/
60
/6/
50
/1/

Another Journey to the West (2024)
Wu Cheng’en vividly depicts a world full of fantasies and myths in his 16th-century novel Journey to the West. Some say his portrayal was not mere fiction, but drawn from personal experience. Join him and his companions on a legendary pilgrimage to the “Western Regions” as they seek their path of Enlightenment after many trials and suffering.
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7.2
/26/
63
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70
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Ya She (2024)
In the bustling and noisy modern city, time silently accumulates. Those rare treasures from myths and legends, once lost in the river of time, are now here — in an antique shop called "YaShe". The shop owner, Gan Bizhi, possesses the ability to listen to ancient artifacts, helping them find their destined owners and fulfill their long-held wishes. He befriends a warm-hearted doctor, Su Beilu, and they become close friends. Only the owner knows that the doctor also harbors something extraordinary...
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?
8.4
/43/
100
/3/
80
/2/

The Tiger and Her Wings (2024)
In the early Showa era, Japan’s first women’s law school opens, and the protagonist, Inotsume Tomoko (Ito Sairi), gains nationwide attention as one of the first female lawyers in the country. However, after facing wartime Japan’s harsh realities and losing everything, she becomes a judge with her legal knowledge and dedicates herself to establishing the family court. She stands passionately for the hardships that politics and economics cannot solve.
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7.7
/49/
73
/3/
90
/6/

Dear Radiance (2024)
Murasaki Shikibu (Yoshitaka Yuriko), the heroine of this story, wrote the bestseller 'The Tale of Genji,' transcending a thousand years during the Heian period. She weaves the story of Hikaru Genji, fueled by her love for Fujiwara no Michinaga (Emoto Tasuku), with her hidden passion and incomparable imagination. It is a tale of a woman who lived with unchanging love in an ever-changing world. (From TV JAPAN)
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Amazon Prime Video
?
7.4
/29/
10
/1/

Il Duce Canadese (2004)
Based on real events, this dramatic mini-series follows the experiences of the fictional Alvaro family who are a part of a Canadian community during World War Two that attempts to come to terms with events over which they have no control.
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?
10
/2/

Interview mit der Geschichte (1964)
N/A
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7.0
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10
/1/
80
/2/

Empress Wu Cheh Tien (1995)
N/A
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?
6.3
/26/
10
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Relic: Guardians of the Museum (2010)
British Museum tour guide named Agatha in each episode guides three children from one town on a quest to help them defeat the evil Dark Lord, whose servants, cowled figures called the Dark Forces, glide the darkened corridors and display rooms of the museum. The children have only one night to discover a relic in the museum itself and they have to win three challenges.
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?
7.0
/79/
65
/10/
72
/4/

The Leader (2019)
The life of German thinker Karl Marx, focusing on his political and economic theories, his romance with Jenny von Westphalen, and his friendship with Friedrich Engels.
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?
6.3
/86/
10
/1/
TMDb

A Tale of Two Sisters (2017)
The relationships between female historical figures and their sisters. Explores the fascinating but sometimes fractious lives of aviation hero Amelia Earhart, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and the infamous Mitford sisters.
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Amazon Prime Video
?
7.6
/48/
40
/2/
73
/6/

Reach Beyond the Blue Sky (2021)
Shibusawa Eiichi was born in 1840 to a farmer’s family. He grew up helping his family with work, which was to manufacture and sell indigo production and also silk farming. He left his hometown at the age of 23 and began working for the government. He later traveled to Paris and learned about banking. Upon his return to Japan, he helped build up the first modern bank in Japan. He eventually became a founder or supporter to about 500 companies and was involved with about 600 public services, including education for women.
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Amazon Prime Video
71
?
7.2
/167/
61
/7/
81
/7/

Qin Dynasty Epic (2020)
During the late stages of the Warring States era of the Qin state, Ying Zheng, Lu Bu Wei, Li Si, Wang Jian and many formidable politicians work together to unite the six states under one rule.
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72
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7.4
/154/
65
/13/
78
/4/

Greek Island Odyssey (2020)
Historian Bettany Hughes has embarked on an epic, personal journey. Inspired by Homer's The Odyssey, she will sail the unpredictable Mediterranean seas, tracing Odysseus's long journey home. Her mission: to experience what the Greek hero experienced and to uncover truths behind the myths and legends, all while enjoying the delights of ancient Greece today. Follow her 1,700-mile adventure as it takes her to over a dozen islands and 22 historic sites and puts her through two hair-raising storms and even an earthquake.
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?
7.3
/72/
42
/4/
84
/8/

Awaiting Kirin (2020)
After the Onin War, the world is plunged into chaos. Amid this situation, heroes of the warring states begin to emerge in an attempt to unify the country and rule in these turbulent times. In the mid-1540s, there is a young wandering samurai in Mino which is strategically located between the East and West. His name is Akechi Mitsuhide. At this time, there is plenty of internal strife within the Toki clan which rules Mino. Surrounded by the Oda of Owari, the Imagawa of Suruga and the Asakura of Echizen, Mino has constantly faced the risk of invasion. Mitsuhide is pulled into battle and destroys the enemy. His bravery as well as stratagem catches the attention of Saito Toshimasa, the chief retainer of the Toki clan, and he is singled out. This man who is also known as Saito Dosan will go on to takeover the Toki and make Mino his own.
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69
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7.8
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/5/

Palace of Desire (2000)
Palace of Desire, also known as Da Ming Gong Ci, is a Chinese television series based on the life story of Princess Taiping, a daughter of China's only female emperor Wu Zetian. Directed by Li Shaohong and Zeng Nianping, the series starred Chen Hong, Zhou Xun, Gui Yalei and Winston Chao in the leading roles. It was first broadcast on CCTV-8 in mainland China on March 30, 2000.
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Amazon Prime Video
?
7.6
/82/
52
/9/
47
/3/

Great British Ships (2018)
Visiting the ships as they stand today, Rob Bell will reveal how and why these monumental vessels were originally built. He’ll uncover a murder on board on the Cutty Sark, reveal the mystery of why the Mary Rose sank and discover how HMS Belfast helped turn the tide on D-Day. From Nelson on board HMS Victory to Sir Francis Drake on the Golden Hind, Rob will reveal how daring, genius and dazzling invention led to Britain becoming the world’s greatest sea power.


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