Asia Calling - History Special - 15 April 2017

Asia Calling

On the show this week, we’re putting the spotlight on history, as we hear from some of the region’s lesser known moments from the past. We ask why Thailand has had more coups than any other country in modern history. Delving into the life of a 19th century Japanese photographer in Australia. A modern twist on Indonesia’s age old puppetry tradition And a bakery in Karachi that’s more than 150 years old, where a Muslim baker sells famous hot cross buns to Christians each Easter…