Zheng He: The Admiral of China's Treasure Fleet

In 1405 — nearly 90 years before Columbus crossed the Atlantic — China launched the largest navy the world had ever seen: 317 ships, 27,800 men, and treasure ships over 400 feet long. This is the story of Zheng He, the admiral who carried Chinese sails to Southeast Asia, India, Arabia and Africa... and why China walked away from the oceans. Let's explore the amazing and extraordinary things in our world. CHAPTERS: 0:03 The Fleet That Dwarfed Columbus 1:53 The Boy from Yunnan 4:27 The Prince Who Became Emperor 7:05 The Treasure Ships 9:36 The First Voyage, 1405 11:57 The Pirate of Palembang 13:43 The War in Ceylon 15:50 Beyond India: Arabia and Africa 18:24 The Giraffe and the Qilin 20:51 Star Charts and Navigation 23:03 Why the Voyages Stopped 25:23 The Lost Archives and the 1421 Theory 27:51 The Legacy of the Admiral DISCLAIMER: This video was created for education and entertainment. The visuals and voiceover are AI-generated. Historical events have been dramatized and simplified for storytelling. Theories and legends are presented as such, not as proven fact. #ZhengHe #TreasureFleet #MingDynasty #ChineseHistory #AncientChina #AdmiralZhengHe #MaritimeHistory #HistoryDocumentary #ThingsToKnow