Savor the history and learn what goes into the preparation of Beijing's renowned delicacy, Peking duck, with this delicious documentary. Famous for its incredibly tasty crispy skin, the dish has been a popular treat for centuries. A trip to several prominent duck farms in Beijing gives viewers an inside look at duck selection, then Peking duck chefs discuss their art. Finally, take a seat at the table and experience a famous roast duck banquet.
A dramatic history of Pu Yi, the last of the Emperors of China, from his lofty birth and brief reign in the Forbidden City, the object of worship by half a billion people; through his abdication, his decline and dissolute lifestyle; his exploitation by the invading Japanese, and finally to his obscure existence as just another peasant worker in the People's Republic.
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Diplomats, soldiers and other representatives of a dozen nations fend off the siege of the International Compound in Peking during the 1900 Boxer Rebellion.
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