The landmark BBC series , written and presented by historian Michael Wood , remains one of the most celebrated televised accounts of the Indian subcontinent’s 10,000-year history. Originally aired in 2007 to mark the 60th anniversary of independence, the six-part documentary continues to be updated in public consciousness through new digital releases and ongoing scholarly debates regarding its findings. Series Overview: A Journey Through Time
The documentary is structured as an "intrepid journey" through the contemporary subcontinent, seeking clues in the present to explain the mysteries of the past. Unlike traditional talking-head documentaries, Wood travels to remote archaeological sites and interviews local residents to show how ancient traditions survive today.
The series is divided into six pivotal chapters, each exploring a different era: Michael Wood: The Story of India - Episode guide - BBC
The landmark BBC series , written and presented by historian Michael Wood , remains one of the most celebrated televised accounts of the Indian subcontinent’s 10,000-year history. Originally aired in 2007 to mark the 60th anniversary of independence, the six-part documentary continues to be updated in public consciousness through new digital releases and ongoing scholarly debates regarding its findings. Series Overview: A Journey Through Time
The documentary is structured as an "intrepid journey" through the contemporary subcontinent, seeking clues in the present to explain the mysteries of the past. Unlike traditional talking-head documentaries, Wood travels to remote archaeological sites and interviews local residents to show how ancient traditions survive today.
The series is divided into six pivotal chapters, each exploring a different era: Michael Wood: The Story of India - Episode guide - BBC