The Mark of Empire

  • Premiered: May 2020
  • Episodes: 8
  • Followers: 1
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  • Documentary History

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Season 2
2x1
Japan's Mighty Tokugawa Shogunate
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 08, 2023
Peter Lee travels to Japan to explore the traditions of the Tokugawa shogunate and how they have influenced Japan's identity.
2x2
South Korea's Longest Reigning Joseon Dynasty
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 15, 2023
Peter Lee explores how the Joseon Dynasty shaped modern South Korea, tracking down a fashion designer who revives traditional costumes for Gen Z, testing his Korean language skills and joining the rehearsal of a Pansori-inspired pop band.
2x3
Japan's Vibrant Ryukyu Kingdom
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 22, 2023
Peter travels to the Ryukyu Islands, in southern Japan, to see how the ancient kingdom has influenced its vibrant identity. He visits a tattoo parlour that breathes new life into traditional art, rides horses and tests his kobudo skills.
2x4
The Ainu Japan's Indigenous People Of Nature
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Air date
Nov 29, 2023
Peter travels to Hokkaido, Japan, to learn more about the indigenous Ainu people, their crafts and their ability to survive and thrive. He visits a traditional village and goes on a hike looking for wild bears on the Shiretoko peninsula.

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