
132 episodes

History of Southeast Asia Charles Kimball
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4.7 • 14 Ratings
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A history of the lands between India, China and Australia.
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Episode 127: Sumbawa, or I Don’t Know Where I’m A Gonna Go When The Volcano Blows
I had a challenging time creating the podcast episode that I am releasing today. I was ill for much of April, and I had to take time out to work on my taxes, as most Americans have to do. Then my computer erased the script for this show, forcing me to take some more days off to re-write it. Finally, it looked like I was done with recording the episode on May 11, but when I listened to the finished work, it didn't sound right. Among other things, I mispronounced the name of the island we are visiting here, so I ended up re-recording most of the work. Anyway, it is finished at last, so listen and enjoy! Today's topic is the eastern Indonesian island of Sumbawa, which like Lombok, is home to a major volcano that changed the course of history when it erupted.Do you think you would like to become a podcaster on Blubrry? Click here for the details on joining. (http://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/?code=HSEASIA) Enter my promo code, HSEASIA, to let them know I sent you, and you will get the first month's hosting for free!Support this podcast! (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=J93YZGZ2PKQTE)And here is the Podcast Hall of Fame page (http://xenohistorian.faithweb.com/seasia/donors.html), to honor those who have donated already!Visit the Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/HistoryofSoutheastAsia) to become a long-term supporter of the podcast!
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Episode 126: Lombok and the Volcano
Hello! As you have been expecting, here is the next episode in the podcast mini-series on eastern Indonesia. Today we visit Lombok, a little-known island just east of Bali. Lombok is home to a volcano that erupted in 1257, possibly changing the course of world history. Unfortunately I have had a bad cold this week, so hopefully I don't sound too congested in this recording.Do you think you would like to become a podcaster on Blubrry? Click here for the details on joining. (http://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/?code=HSEASIA) Enter my promo code, HSEASIA, to let them know I sent you, and you will get the first month's hosting for free!Support this podcast! (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=J93YZGZ2PKQTE)And here is the Podcast Hall of Fame page (http://xenohistorian.faithweb.com/seasia/donors.html), to honor those who have donated already!Visit the Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/HistoryofSoutheastAsia) to become a long-term supporter of the podcast!
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Mini-Episode: It Must Be The Mystery Factor
This is a special mini-episode. It has nothing to do with Southeast Asian history. In a recent conversation I had, the subject of ancient aliens came up. For the record, here are my opinions on that subject. Listen and enjoy, while I work on the next regular podcast episode!And here is a photo of the statue of Hemiunu, the real builder of the Great Pyramid in Egypt. I talked about the statue in the middle of this episode.http://xenohistorian.faithweb.com/africa/images/hemiunu.jpg
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Episode 125: Sulawesi and the Way of the Ancestors
Happy Groundhog Day, if you are in the United States! But seriously, after nearly three months of researching, recording, editing, and fighting off the challenges that kept me from working on the podcast, Episode 125 is now available! Today we take a close look at Sulawesi, the largest Indonesian island between Borneo and New Guinea. To compensate for the long time you waited, this is the longest episode I have made so far, at one hour and 23 minutes. So grab some refreshment (food or a drink), get comfortable, listen and enjoy!Do you think you would like to become a podcaster on Blubrry? Click here for the details on joining. (http://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/?code=HSEASIA) Enter my promo code, HSEASIA, to let them know I sent you, and you will get the first month's hosting for free!Support this podcast! (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=J93YZGZ2PKQTE)And here is the Podcast Hall of Fame page (http://xenohistorian.faithweb.com/seasia/donors.html), to honor those who have donated already!Visit the Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/HistoryofSoutheastAsia) to become a long-term supporter of the podcast!
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Episode 124: Another Look at Bali
One of my listeners requested I give equal time to eastern Indonesia, because in the past when I talked about this vast island nation, I concentrated on the big western islands: Java, Sumatra and Borneo. Well, it turns out I'm going to need more than one episode to fulfill that request, so here's the first part in a mini-series on eastern Indonesia. Today we will look at the "Island of the Gods," Bali.Do you think you would like to become a podcaster on Blubrry? Click here for the details on joining. (http://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/?code=HSEASIA) Enter my promo code, HSEASIA, to let them know I sent you, and you will get the first month's hosting for free!Support this podcast! (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=J93YZGZ2PKQTE)And here is the Podcast Hall of Fame page (http://xenohistorian.faithweb.com/seasia/donors.html), to honor those who have donated already!Visit the Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/HistoryofSoutheastAsia) to become a long-term supporter of the podcast!
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Episode 123: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Thank you for your patience! This shows that despite all the little things life has thrown at me since the last episode, I was able to get another one done. Today's episode covers another topic that a listener requested, an in-depth look at ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Again, listen and enjoy!Do you think you would like to become a podcaster on Blubrry? Click here for the details on joining. (http://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/?code=HSEASIA) Enter my promo code, HSEASIA, to let them know I sent you, and you will get the first month's hosting for free!Support this podcast! (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=J93YZGZ2PKQTE)And here is the Podcast Hall of Fame page (http://xenohistorian.faithweb.com/seasia/donors.html), to honor those who have donated already!Visit the Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/HistoryofSoutheastAsia) to become a long-term supporter of the podcast!
Customer Reviews
Bravo!
This excellent podcast’s genial host covers a lot of ground in an enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable manner. Very entertaining and educational. Bravo!
A truly magnificent history
First off, as an Indian, I've always looked for a podcast about my own nation but I have not been able to find a decent one. Instead I found an awesome podcast like this instead and it turned out to be a godsend.
Mr. Kimball presents an interesting and exciting overview of the countries in Southeast Asia, from Burma to Vietnam to the Philippines, with information that I'm sure many of the listeners in the West have never heard. The whole barrage of facts and may seem overwhelming, but is completely worth it. I could not recommend this podcast enough and I encourage anyone interested about Asia and history to listen to it.
Great stuff
A very interesting look at a region often overlooked. Check out the origin of the Khemrs, and the Vietnamese influences from China and India.