Dates That Made History S2E12 — October 1860 - The Sacking of the Summer Palace in Beijing
6.2
Dates That Made History•Season 2•Episode 12

October 1860 - The Sacking of the Summer Palace in Beijing

6.2/10 · 9 votesOct 25, 202027 min

Ranked #20 of 20 in Season 2•−1.0 vs season avg

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The capture and looting of Emperor Qing Xianfeng's two summer palaces in Beijing (Peking) was the culmination of the Second Opium War; pitting the colonial powers of France and the United Kingdom against China. Yet it was also a double-edged sword.

Directed byJuliette Garcias
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Episode Summary

"October 1860 - The Sacking of the Summer Palace in Beijing" is episode 12 of Dates That Made History season 2. It scored 6.2/10 from 9 votes, ranking #20 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Juliette Garcias, it aired on October 25, 2020.

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