[Post 1182] The Philippine Sea Empire That Dominated Southern Maritime Trade For Centuries | The Mark Of Empire

Summary

For nearly five centuries, a powerful kingdom ruled the southern seas of the Philippines - the legendary Sultanate of Sulu. Once a thriving maritime empire built on trade, faith, and diplomacy, the Sultanate rose to greatness before facing foreign powers like Spain’s colonial empire that threatened its independence. 

Join curator and scholar Peter Lee on a journey across the Philippines to rediscover this lost kingdom. From diving with the Sama Dilaut sea nomads, to uncovering centuries-old royal letters and treaties, to meeting a living descendant of Sulu royalty, discover the hidden history, untold power, and lasting legacy of the Sultanate of Sulu - one of Asia’s most remarkable forgotten empires.