The Entire History of Southeast Asia | Kingdoms, Trade, Wars & Colonialism

The Entire History of Southeast Asia | Kingdoms, Trade, Wars & Colonialism

How did Southeast Asia become one of the world's most culturally diverse and strategically important regions? From powerful ancient kingdoms and legendary maritime empires to colonial conquest and modern independence, this is the incredible story of Southeast Asia.

In this documentary, explore thousands of years of history across Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Brunei and Timor-Leste.

Discover the rise of the Khmer Empire and the magnificent temples of Angkor, the maritime power of Srivijaya and Majapahit, the kingdoms of Pagan and Ayutthaya, and the powerful trading networks that connected Southeast Asia with India, China and the wider world.