Anthony Bourdain explores one of the most fabled and beautiful areas of Asia: Myanmar, from the largest city of Yangon to the remote Bagan temple.
Original airdate: 2013, Season 1
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Nov 2023
Burma: Medieval Superpower
<p>Burma – now Myanmar – was once a superpower playing a pivotal role at the crossroads of Asia. Located in one of the richest areas on the planet, it produced luxury goods, mediated trade and cultivated fantastic religious and urban landscapes, unlike anywhere else in the w ... Show More
33m 20s
Nov 2024
The Troubled Border of Myanmar, Chapter One: A Peaceful History. A Terrifying Present.
Most people in the global west aren't too familiar with Myanmar. Formerly known as Burma, the Southeast Asian country has a deep history as a cultural and geographical crossroads -- and this has become both a gift and a curse. In the first part of this special two-part episode, B ... Show More
49m 33s
Dec 2020
On the Hunt for Burma's Billion Dollar Meth Labs
The biggest drug cartel in the world isn't Mexican, or Colombian. It's Asian. Buried deep in the Burmese jungle are networks of cutting edge meth labs, guarded by rebels and run by kingpins so powerful they make El Chapo look like a corner boy. In 2019, Underworld cohost Sean Wil ... Show More
44m 18s
Jan 2019
Stories from South & Southeast Asia
Today, Sapphire takes you all over South & Southeast Asia to hear stories submitted by listeners. First stop is Indonesia where a young girl's friends get her into some trouble. Then, you'll visit a haunted apartment in India, stop by a middle school in Vietnam, climb a hungry mo ... Show More
36m 22s