Srivijaya's Secret Weapon: The K'un-lun Po Ships

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the maritime technology that made Srivijaya a superpower: the massive K'un-lun Po trading ships. They discuss how these vessels, built without iron nails, could carry 600-700 tons of cargo and 1,000 crew, dominating the sea routes from China to India. The conversation covers the unique construction techniques, the crew's role as traders and fighters, and how these ships enabled Srivijaya's monopoly on the spice trade. They also touch on the decline of the K'un-lun po with the rise of Chinese junk ships and European carracks. A donation segment highlights how listener support keeps the show ad-free. #Srivijaya #KunlunPo #MaritimeHistory #SoutheastAsia #SpiceTrade #Shipbuilding #IndianOcean #StraitOfMalacca #OrangLaut #Maharaja #Palembang #Yijing #TangDynasty #SongDynasty #JunkShip #BoatBuilding #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo