The Forbidden City of Beijing
The Forbidden City in Beijing was the palatial home to 24 of China's emperors over the course of two dynasties, for a total of more than 500 years. Surrounded by a 13-foot deep moat, it boasts 98 buildings, including 26 shrines. Put on your walking shoes, traveler; this 600-year-old World Heritage Site is ready to be explored. This video is episode 11 from the series World Heritage Sites: Exploring the World's Greatest Places, presented by Justin M. Jacobs. Learn more about UNESCO World Heritage Sites at www.wondrium.com/YouTube Table of Contents: 00:00 Peasant Rebels Attack the Forbidden City of Beijing 01:38 Defining Features of the Forbidden City 04:26 Role of Nomads in Chinese History 09:08 Taoist and Feng Shui Influence on Architecture 12:38 Inner and Outer Court of the Forbidden City 14:26 Exalted Empress Dowagers of Beijing 16:15 Beijing's Most Unique Monument 19:38 Hall of Mental Cultivation 20:38 Qianlong Emperor's Daily Life 26:27 The Forbidden City Today ------------------------------------------- Welcome to Wondrium on YouTube. Here, you can enjoy a carefully curated selection of the history, science, and math videos you’ve come to know and love from brands like The Great Courses, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to travel back in time, wondered about the science of life, wished for a better understanding of math, or dreamt of exploring the stars … then Wondrium will be your new favorite channel on YouTube! If you decide you’d like to learn more about what you love, check out the full experience at wondrium.com/YouTube There, you’ll find in-depth answers to everything you’ve ever wondered, with mind-blowing surprises along the way. Your brain is going to love this place! ------------------------------------------- You can also read thousands of articles from the smartest experts in their fields at The Great Courses Daily: www.thegreatcoursesdaily.com And, of course, check us out on all of our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #WorldHeritageSite #ForbiddenCity #MoatsAreAwesome
