Matteo Ricci: The Man Who Brought Christianity to the Forbidden City
This documentary tells the story of Matteo Ricci, the young Jesuit who became the first European to enter China at the close of the sixteenth century. Trained in geometry and astronomy, he won influence at the imperial court through his mastery of science and time. The film explores his remarkable role in bridging two great civilisations. Fascinating and richly detailed, it is a compelling portrait of a pioneering figure. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
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