Rise and Fall: China's Greatest Explorer ZHENG HE (standup intro)
Rise and Fall: China's greatest explorer and the most powerful fleet of ships the world had ever seen until the 20th century. Once master of the seas. Now a forgotten hero. Nat Geo's legendary Michael Yamashita retraces the epic journey of China's Admiral, Zheng He. A photographer's journey on the maritime Silk Road. And an urgent warning for all great powers who fail to learn the lessons of history.
When China ruled the seas, he was the face of a nation. Master of the seas. A forgotten hero. Nat Geo's own legend retraces the epic journey of Zheng He. The Silk Road by Sea. A photographer's journey. And a warning for all great powers.