The Lost Empires of Southeast Asia - Khmer, Pagan, Dai Viet | Sleep Story

<p>Drift off to the complete history of Southeast Asia's lost empires. Before European colonization, Southeast Asia was home to some of the most sophisticated civilizations in the world — building the largest religious monument on Earth (Angkor Wat), establishing trade networks stretching to China and India, and developing distinct Buddhist and Hindu cultures.</p><p><br></p><p>Covered: The Khmer Empire (Angkor civilization), Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, Jayavarman VII, the Khmer decline, the Kingdom of Pagan (Burma) and King Anawrahta, the Mongol invasion of Pagan, the Dai Viet kingdom (Vietnam), resistance against Chinese rule, and the broader context of Southeast Asian maritime trade.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Join us on Patreon (free for now) for extras as we roll them out: patreon.com/cw/SleeplessHistory</strong></p><p><br></p><p>✦ 2-hour deep dive ✦ Calm narration for sleep ✦ Asian history for sleep</p><p><br></p><p>Sleepless History is an educational sleep podcast covering lost civilizations, ancient Asia, and world history — made to help you fall asleep.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com… & Opt-Out: <a href='redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.co…;