Historian and Asia expert Peter Lee travels across Southeast Asia to explore the history of four massive empires that changed the course of world history. Peter investigates each empire's rise and fall, researches the secrets hidden within spectacular ancient ruins, including Angkor Wat and the Bagan temples, and participates in centuries-old living traditions.

Historian and Asia expert Peter Lee travels across Southeast Asia to explore the history of four massive empires that changed the course of world history. Peter investigates each empire's rise and fall, researches the secrets hidden within spectacular ancient ruins, including Angkor Wat and the Bagan temples, and participates in centuries-old living traditions.