300 plus ethnic groups make up modern Indonesia. This episode takes a closer look at just a few of these groups.

A History of Indonesia

HOI Episode 8 - Adat

Ming era China takes to the sea and changes Southeast Asia.

HOI Episode 7 - The Treasure Fleets

Majapahit comes to dominate much of the archipelago. But at the same time Islam slowly takes hold and starts to reshape the Malay world. Trade starts to centre on the new port of Malacca. 

HOI Episode 6 - Majapahit and Malacca

After the collapse in Central Java, the Javanese rebuild to challenge Srivijaya but then face a much bigger threat.

HOI Episode 5 - East Java

Rice kingdoms emerge in highland Java and usher in a period of temple construction culminating in Borobudur and Prambanan. Power moves to the East and trade in spices takes off.

HOI Episode 4 - Early Java

Indonesia's first great empire. A maritime kingdom that had been lost to history until its 20th century rediscovery.

HOI Episode 3 - Srivijaya

The transition from prehistory to history. The development of Southeast Asian cultures and the growing importance of seafaring, agriculture and statecraft to Indonesian societies.

HOI Episode 2 - Settlers and Sailors

   The prehistory of Indonesia. The land itself and the migration of people into the region up to about 1500BCE    

HOI Episode 1 - Worlds Collide

  Hello Here's the first episode of my first podcast! In this introductory episode I let you know a bit about myself and what I've got planned. I also try to mention as many of my favourite podcasts as possible.

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A History of Indonesia

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