The Mark of Empire

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

This award-winning title returns for a second season with Singapore scholar and curator Peter Lee expanding his exploration into East Asian empires building on season one’s Southeast Asian kingdoms. He will cast 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.

Awards and Accolades: 

World Media Festival 2021 -

Documentaries: History

New York Festivals TV and Films Awards 2021 -

History & Society (Win-Silver)

Host: Peter Lee

Episodes: 4 x 60 mins

Languages: English

Production year: 2020, 2022