Wonders of Burma

Wonders of Burma

Travel 2016

Available on Prime Video, Smithsonian Channel

Before Burma was a country, it was a patchwork of kingdoms and dynasties until it was transformed into a Buddhist wonderland. See the myths and monuments that united kings and peasants, creating the Burmese culture that still exists today.

Travel 2016

PG

Starring John Lee

EPISODE 1

Myths & Magic

Travel across Myanmar, the jewel of Asia, to study the history surrounding the golden architecture and shrines throughout Burma. Visit such treasures as the golden pagoda of Mt. Kyaiktiyo, the Shwedagon Pagoda, and the revered Mahamuni Buddha Temple.

45 min Sept 12, 2016 PG
EPISODE 2

Shrines of Gold

Travel across Myanmar, the jewel of Asia, to study the history surrounding the golden architecture and shrines throughout Burma. Visit such treasures as the golden pagoda of Mt. Kyaiktiyo, the Shwedagon Pagoda, and the revered Mahamuni Buddha Temple.

45 min Sept 5, 2016 PG

John Lee

Host

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Wonders of Burma

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Before Burma was a country, it was a patchwork of kingdoms and dynasties until it was transformed into a Buddhist wonderland. See the myths and monuments that united kings and peasants, creating the Burmese culture that still exists today.

Information

Studio: Smithsonian
Genre: Travel
Released: 2016
Rated: PG

Languages

Audio and Subtitles: English (Canada) (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.