21. Majapahit - Empire of the Islands
Summary
Host Paul Cooper explores the rise and fall of the Majapahit Empire in medieval Indonesia. The episode details English official Thomas Stamford Raffles’ 1815 survey of Java’s ancient ruins, linking them to this powerful Hindu-Buddhist civilization. It examines how Java’s volcanic geography and advanced seafaring skills enabled Majapahit to expand its influence across the archipelago and beyond.
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