Over the next few months I will be creating videos for a full course on modern Southeast Asian history. Check back regularly for updates.

Introduction

What is Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia in "the Age of Commerce"

The Malay World

01 The Malay World

Masuk Melayu.

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02 Srivijaya & Melaka

From Parameswara to Sultan Iskandar Shah.

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03 The Early Modern Malay World

Melaka, Johor, Brunei, Pattani, Kedah & Aceh.

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04 Life & Hantu in the Malay World

Pontianak and penanggalan!!!

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The (Spanish) Philippines

05 The Pre-Colonial Philippines

 Barangay, babaylan and. . . aswang!!! 

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06 The Spanish Philippines

Catholicism, encomienda, the Galleon Trade, and Chinese massacres.

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Burma

07 Burma: People and Places

The Mon, the Burmans, the Shan, the Karen, the Arakanese, and many others. . .

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08 Burma: Early Kingdoms

From Bagan to the Konbaung. . .

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09 Life and Nats in Old Burma

Capturing people, worshipping the Buddha and the Nats. . .

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