What if the Philippines was never colonized? The trailer for The Kingdom imagines an alternate history, sparking questions about precolonial culture and governance. In this video, we explore the historical accuracy behind its depictions of architecture, gold, tattoos, and social structures. Let’s dive into this reimagined history and explore the stories behind the film’s symbols. ???? Join us! - https://youtube.com/kirbyaraullo/join ???? Subscribe - http://goo.gl/yDgQmK ????Be my Patron - https://www.patreon.com/kirbynoodle ???? Books, merch, etc. - https://www.kirbyaraullo.com/books Related Videos & Playlists: ???? Precolonial & Early Philippine History https://bit.ly/EarlyPhilippines ???? Demystifying Southeast Asia - https://bit.ly/KnowSoutheastAsia ???? ‘Discovery’ & Conquest of the Philippines: https://bit.ly/DiscoveringPH Video Chapters: 00:00 Intro: What If the Philippines Was Never Colonized? 01:33 Architecture: Inspired or Inaccurate? 03:34 Gold: Power and Prestige 05:44 Tattoos: Identity and Stat