The Mark of Empire

Kingdoms Of The East

Over 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 Ryukyu Kingdom, home to enterprising merchants.

Where to Watch Kingdoms Of The East

4 Episodes

  • Warriors Of Tokugawa
    E1
    Warriors Of TokugawaPeter Lee tries his hand at samurai swordsmanship and makes supersized sushi, as he uncovers the legacy of the mighty Tokugawa Shogun that unified Japan 400 years ago.
  • Joseon’s Defenders
    E2
    Joseon’s DefendersPeter joins a deep-sea archaeology expedition, as he uncovers the legacy of the Joseon Dynasty in South Korea. And tries his hand at archery, a skill that was a key weapon in defence.
  • Merchants Of Ryuku
    E3
    Merchants Of RyukuPeter Lee learns the art of kobudo fighting and searches for underwater artefacts in Japan’s Ryukyu islands, as he traces the history of the vibrant kingdom of merchants.
  • Descendants Of Ainu
    E4
    Descendants Of AinuPeter visits Hokkaido to learn about the indigenous Ainu, trying out ancient crafts and venturing deep into nature to discover how their culture was almost lost after years of oppression.

 

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