Podcasts · The History of Vietnam: Resistance Against Every Empire — Fexingo History

Vietnam's Hidden Maritime Empire: The Cham Kingdom

18 Oct 2026 · 7:12 · S6 E263

While we often hear about Vietnam’s resistance to northern empires like the Tang, Ming, and Mongol dynasties, this episode shifts focus southward to a centuries-long struggle for dominance against the Champa Kingdom. We explore how Champa, centered in what is now central and southern Vietnam, built a sophisticated maritime power that controlled key trade routes across Southeast Asia. Through the lens of figures like King Jaya Paramesvaravarman I and the strategic use of naval warfare, we examine the complex cultural and military exchanges between Đại Việt and Champa. From the architectural grandeur of My Son Sanctuary to the eventual absorption of Cham lands by the Nguyen Lords, this conversation reveals how Vietnam’s modern borders were shaped not just by defense against invasion, but by active expansion and assimilation into the Mekong Delta. Join Lucas and Luna as they uncover the vibrant, often overlooked history of one of Southeast Asia’s most resilient civilizations.

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