Asia's Ancient Civiisations
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Asia's Ancient Civiisations (2022)
Historian and Asia expert Peter Lee travels across Southeast Asia to explore the untold stories of four massive empires that changed the course of history.
Series, 2022, Documentary, History
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Asia's Ancient Civiisations - TV Showtimes
Monday, February 16
2:05pm
Asia's Ancient Civiisations ‘Japan's Mighty Tokugawa Shogunate’
SBS
Asia's Ancient Civiisations
'Japan's Mighty Tokugawa Shogunate'
SBS, 2:05pm, Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 55 minutes
REPEAT
How do legacies of the past shape some of Asia's most modern nations today? Singaporean scholar and curator Peter Lee travels to Japan and South Korea to seek out epic legends and vibrant traditions of four distinct peoples in East Asia.
Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 2 Episode 1
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Asia's Ancient Civiisations ‘Japan's Mighty Tokugawa Shogunate’
SBS HD
Asia's Ancient Civiisations
'Japan's Mighty Tokugawa Shogunate'
SBS HD, 2:05pm, Mon, 16 Feb 2026, 55 minutes
REPEAT
How do legacies of the past shape some of Asia's most modern nations today? Singaporean scholar and curator Peter Lee travels to Japan and South Korea to seek out epic legends and vibrant traditions of four distinct peoples in East Asia.
Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 2 Episode 1
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Tuesday, February 17
2:05pm
Asia's Ancient Civiisations ‘South Korea's Longest Reigning...’
SBS
Asia's Ancient Civiisations
'South Korea's Longest Reigning Joseon Dynasty'
SBS, 2:05pm, Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 55 minutes
REPEAT
The Joseon Dynasty was the Korean Peninsula's longest reigning dynasty, and perhaps its most influential. Peter Lee embarks on an adventure across South Korea to learn how this modern nation was shaped by Joseon-era traditions and milestones. Along the way, he meets a fashion designer reviving traditional costumes for the social media generation, tests his Korean language skills in a classroom, and joins in on a pop band's rehearsal that takes inspiration from Pansori, traditional musical storytelling.
Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 2 Episode 2
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Asia's Ancient Civiisations ‘South Korea's Longest Reigning...’
SBS HD
Asia's Ancient Civiisations
'South Korea's Longest Reigning Joseon Dynasty'
SBS HD, 2:05pm, Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 55 minutes
REPEAT
The Joseon Dynasty was the Korean Peninsula's longest reigning dynasty, and perhaps its most influential. Peter Lee embarks on an adventure across South Korea to learn how this modern nation was shaped by Joseon-era traditions and milestones. Along the way, he meets a fashion designer reviving traditional costumes for the social media generation, tests his Korean language skills in a classroom, and joins in on a pop band's rehearsal that takes inspiration from Pansori, traditional musical storytelling.
Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 2 Episode 2
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Wednesday, February 18
2:05pm
Asia's Ancient Civiisations ‘Japan's Vibrant Ryukyu Kingdom’
SBS
Asia's Ancient Civiisations
'Japan's Vibrant Ryukyu Kingdom'
SBS, 2:05pm, Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 55 minutes
REPEAT
The Ryukyu Archipelago was the setting for the small but vibrant Ryukyu Kingdom that emerged 600 years ago. Peter travels to its idyllic island settings to see how the Ryukyu identity is finding new meaning today as he visits a tattoo studio reviving an almost-lost traditional style, goes on a beachside horseback ride with the islands' native horses, and tests his skills with a weapon through kobudo martial arts.
Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 2 Episode 3
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Asia's Ancient Civiisations ‘Japan's Vibrant Ryukyu Kingdom’
SBS HD
Asia's Ancient Civiisations
'Japan's Vibrant Ryukyu Kingdom'
SBS HD, 2:05pm, Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 55 minutes
REPEAT
The Ryukyu Archipelago was the setting for the small but vibrant Ryukyu Kingdom that emerged 600 years ago. Peter travels to its idyllic island settings to see how the Ryukyu identity is finding new meaning today as he visits a tattoo studio reviving an almost-lost traditional style, goes on a beachside horseback ride with the islands' native horses, and tests his skills with a weapon through kobudo martial arts.
Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 2 Episode 3
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Thursday, February 19
2:05pm
Asia's Ancient Civiisations ‘The Ainu, Japan's Indigenous...’
SBS
Asia's Ancient Civiisations
'The Ainu, Japan's Indigenous People Of Nature'
SBS, 2:05pm, Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 55 minutes
REPEAT
Hokkaido is a must-see tourist destination for millions across the region, but not many know about its ancient inhabitants, the indigenous Ainu people. Peter travels there to learn more about how this resourceful people survived and thrived off the land. Along the way, he meets Ainu artisans who make textiles out of tree bark. He visits a traditional Ainu Kotan, or Ainu village, and goes on a hike in the majestic Shiretoko Peninsula, on the search for wild bears.
Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 2 Episode 4
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Asia's Ancient Civiisations ‘The Ainu, Japan's Indigenous...’
SBS HD
Asia's Ancient Civiisations
'The Ainu, Japan's Indigenous People Of Nature'
SBS HD, 2:05pm, Thu, 19 Feb 2026, 55 minutes
REPEAT
Hokkaido is a must-see tourist destination for millions across the region, but not many know about its ancient inhabitants, the indigenous Ainu people. Peter travels there to learn more about how this resourceful people survived and thrived off the land. Along the way, he meets Ainu artisans who make textiles out of tree bark. He visits a traditional Ainu Kotan, or Ainu village, and goes on a hike in the majestic Shiretoko Peninsula, on the search for wild bears.
Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 2 Episode 4
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