Zheng He and the Floating City: When China Ruled the Oceans

Decades before European explorers set sail across the globe, Chinese admiral Zheng He commanded enormous fleets that traveled thousands of miles across Asia and Africa. Some of his ships were unlike anything the world had ever seen. In this episode, we explore the extraordinary voyages of Zheng He, the influence of the Ming Dynasty, and the reasons why China's age of maritime dominance eventually came to an end. Discover a forgotten chapter in the history of exploration.