The Mark Of Empire
ASIAN DRAMA / Singapore

The Mark Of Empire (2020)

The Mark Of Empire

SingaporeTV series46 min

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Singaporean curator and scholar Peter Lee explores the history of four Southeast Asian empires that made their mark on the world. Travelling from Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia to Indonesia, Peter explores ancient ruins, epic legends and vibrant traditions to chart the rise and fall of four distinct empires, and how their legacy still shapes cultures and identities in the region today.

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The Mark Of EmpireKingdoms Of The East2022 · 4 episodesOver six weeks and covering 2,500km, Peter travels to South Korea, the birthplace of the Joseon dynasty and the longest reigning. In Japan, he discovers the mighty Tokugawa Shogunate and in Hokkaido, home to the Ainu, he goes in search of wild bears. Finally, to the southern Ryu…Explore season and episodes ↗View all seasons ↗
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Descendants Of Ainu

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Merchants Of Ryuku

Peter Lee learns the art of kobudo fighting and searches for underwater artefacts in Japan’s Ryukyu islands, as he trac…

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Joseon’s Defenders

Peter joins a deep-sea archaeology expedition, as he uncovers the legacy of the Joseon Dynasty in South Korea. And trie…

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Warriors Of Tokugawa

Peter Lee tries his hand at samurai swordsmanship and makes supersized sushi, as he uncovers the legacy of the mighty T…

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