The Mark of Empire

The Mark of Empire - Kingdoms of the Sea (Season 3)

In the third season of this award-winning series, host Peter Lee is on a journey back in time across Asia, to uncover the captivating histories of the Srivijaya in Indonesia, the Champa kingdom in Vietnam, the Sultanate of Sulu in the Philippines, and (TBC) the Anuradhapura kingdom in Sri Lanka.

The Mark of Empire - Kingdoms of the East (Season 2)

This award-winning title returns for a second season with Peter Lee expanding his exploration into East Asian empires building on season one’s Southeast Asian kingdoms. He casts the spotlight on the history of South Korea and Japan, from the mighty Tokugawa Shogunate during Edo-period Japan to Korean musicians reviving Joseon-era music into radio-worth pop in the modern age, revealing their rise and fall and the relevance to our survival and prosperity in this diverse region today.

The Mark of Empire (Season 1)

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.

Host: Peter Lee

Awards and Accolades: 

World Media Festival 2021 -

Documentaries: History

New York Festivals TV and Films Awards 2021 -

History & Society (Win-Silver)

Languages: English

Production year: 2020, 2022, 2026