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  • The Pintados: Spanish Tattoos and Philippine Identity

    The Pintados: Spanish Tattoos and Philippine Identity
    2026/09/10
    In Episode 232, Lucas and Luna explore the complex legacy of tattooing in the Philippines during the early colonial period. They examine how Spanish friars, particularly Juan de Plasencia, recorded the practice of 'pintados' in the Visayas region while simultaneously condemning it as pagan. The conversation delves into the specific meanings behind these tattoos, such as those worn by chieftains like Lapu-Lapu and Rajah Sulayman, which signified bravery and social status rather than mere decoration. We discuss the tension between indigenous cultural expression and Catholic conversion efforts, highlighting how some communities preserved their art forms despite intense pressure to assimilate. Listeners will encounter names like Juan de Plasencia, the term 'pintados', and details about the ritualistic nature of tattoo application using thorns and soot. This episode offers a nuanced look at body modification as a form of resistance and identity preservation in 16th-century Southeast Asia, moving beyond simple colonial narratives to understand the human stories etched into skin. #Pintados #PhilippineHistory #ColonialVisayas #JuanDePlasencia #LapuLapu #RajahSulayman #TattooCulture #IndigenousArt #SpanishColonization #Cebu #Maynila #BodyModification #PrecolonialPhilippines #FexingoHistory #SoutheastAsia #History #CulturalIdentity #Ethnography Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • The Dagohoy Rebellion: 250 Years of Defiance

    The Dagohoy Rebellion: 250 Years of Defiance
    2026/09/09
    For over two centuries, the village of Balilihan in Bohol remained entirely free from Spanish rule, defying colonial authority through a single catalyst event. This episode explores the Dagohoy Rebellion, the longest recorded rebellion in Philippine history, sparked by the unjust execution of Francisco Dagohoy’s brother in 1744. We trace how Dagohoy transformed a personal grievance into a fortified theocratic state, utilizing the island’s rugged terrain to repel numerous Spanish military expeditions. The narrative details the social structure of the rebel community, where land was shared and religion served as a unifying force against colonial oppression. We also examine the eventual collapse of this independent society in 1829, not through total military defeat, but via a strategic deception that exploited the rebels’ trust. By examining the Dagohoy Rebellion, we uncover a critical chapter in Southeast Asian resistance that challenges traditional narratives of immediate colonial submission and highlights the resilience of indigenous governance structures. #DagohoyRebellion #FranciscoDagohoy #BoholHistory #Balilihan #PhilippineResistance #SpanishColonialism #SoutheastAsiaHistory #ManuelGonzales #MarianoCortez #FexingoHistory #HistoryPodcast #AsianHistory #AntiColonialStruggle #IndigenousGovernance #18thCenturyHistory #19thCenturyHistory #MilitaryStrategy #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • The Spanish-Indian War: The Forgotten Conflict That Shaped Manila

    The Spanish-Indian War: The Forgotten Conflict That Shaped Manila
    2026/09/08
    While we often focus on the Spanish colonial era or the eventual Filipino revolution, there is a brief but violent interlude in 1646 that changed everything. When the Dutch East India Company launched a massive invasion of Manila, they weren't just fighting Spanish troops. They were met by a coalition of local forces, including thousands of Indian mercenaries hired by the Spanish crown, who played a decisive role in repelling the siege. This episode explores the Battle of La Naval de Manila, the complex dynamics between Spanish colonizers, indigenous Filipinos, and these foreign soldiers, and how this unexpected alliance helped preserve Spanish rule in the Philippines for another two centuries. We look at the specific tactics used, the religious fervor that fueled both sides, and the lasting cultural imprint left by these South Asian warriors in Manila’s history. #LaNavalDeManila #DutchEastIndiaCompany #SpanishPhilippines #BattleOfManila1646 #FilipinoHistory #ColonialWarfare #IndianMercenaries #ManilaSiege #SoutheastAsiaHistory #ViceroyaltyOfNewSpain #GalleonTrade #CatholicismInAsia #DutchRepublic #HabsburgSpain #MilitaryHistory #AsianColonialism #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • The Moros: Sulu Sultanate vs Spanish Colonizers

    The Moros: Sulu Sultanate vs Spanish Colonizers
    2026/09/07
    This episode explores the centuries-long resistance of the Sulu Archipelago against Spanish expansion, focusing on the political and military power of the Sultanate of Sulu. We examine how leaders like Batarah Shah Tengah and later Sultans maintained independence through naval prowess, strategic alliances with regional powers, and effective use of the kris and kampilan weapons. The narrative details key conflicts such as the 1622 Jolo Raid, where Spanish forces under Juan Niño de Tabora were repelled by Moro warriors. We also look at the economic foundations of the sultanate, including the trade in beeswax, pearls, and slaves, which funded their military campaigns. The discussion highlights the cultural distinction between the Christianized lowlands and the Muslim highlands, explaining why the term 'Moro' was applied by the Spanish. Through the lens of these enduring conflicts, we understand the complex identity formation in Southeast Asia that persists today. #SuluSultanate #MoroResistance #SpanishColonialism #JoloRaid #BatarahShahTengah #JuanNinoDeTabora #KrisAndKampilan #PhilippineHistory #SoutheastAsia #IslamicSoutheastAsia #MaritimeEmpire #SlaveryInPhilippines #GalleonTrade #ManilaCacique #Cordillera #Ifugao #FexingoHistory #HistoryPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • The 1762 British Siege of Manila and the Rise of Diego Silang

    The 1762 British Siege of Manila and the Rise of Diego Silang
    2026/09/06
    In 1762, as the Seven Years' War engulfed Europe, a British fleet arrived in Manila to exploit Spain's vulnerability. While Simon de Anda retreated to Pampanga to maintain Spanish sovereignty, an unexpected figure emerged from the Ilocos region. Diego Silang, a wealthy local leader, initially allied with the British, believing their presence might free the Philippines from Madrid’s heavy taxes and religious oppression. But his alliance was a calculated gamble that turned deadly. This episode explores how Silang navigated the chaotic power vacuum, briefly establishing a proto-independence movement before his assassination by a Spanish collaborator. We look at the complex web of loyalty, betrayal, and ambition that defined this overlooked chapter of Philippine history, revealing how foreign intervention can both empower and endanger local resistance. #DiegoSilang #ManilaSiege1762 #BritishOccupationPhilippines #SimonDeAnda #IlocosHistory #SevenYearsWar #SpanishColonialism #PhilippineRevolutionPrecedents #ColonialBetrayal #SilangAssassination #MariaJosefaDiaz #SultanOfSuluAlliance #BritishEmpireAsia #FilipinoNationalism #SoutheastAsianHistory #FexingoHistory #HistoryPodcast #HiddenFigures Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • The 1762 British Occupation of Manila

    The 1762 British Occupation of Manila
    2026/09/05
    In 1762, while the world watched Britain and Spain fight across oceans, a British fleet slipped into Manila Bay and seized the colonial capital. This episode explores the fourteen-month British occupation of Manila, a period that upended Spanish rule and reshaped Philippine identity. We follow General William Draper and Admiral Samuel Cornish as they take control, navigating a complex web of local alliances, Chinese merchant networks, and Spanish resistance. You will hear about the fall of Intramuros, the role of Diego Silang in Ilocos who switched sides to fight for independence, and how this brief interlude exposed the fragility of Spanish power. The story culminates in the Treaty of Paris, which returned the city to Spain but left scars that fueled future revolts. From the strategic blunders of Governor-General Simón de Anda y Salazar to the economic chaos caused by the introduction of British paper money, this is a deep dive into a forgotten chapter where the Philippines became a pawn in a global war, yet emerged with a sharper sense of its own sovereignty. #BritishOccupation #ManilaBay #SimondeAnda #DiegoSilang #Intramuros #SpanishColonialism #PhilippineHistory #SevenYearsWar #WilliamDraper #SamuelCornish #TreatyOfParis #SinoSpanishRelations #IlocosRegion #ColonialResistance #SoutheastAsiaHistory #FexingoHistory #History #Podcast #Manila Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    11 分
  • The Katipunan's Secret: How Bonifacio Built a Shadow Nation

    The Katipunan's Secret: How Bonifacio Built a Shadow Nation
    2026/09/04
    In 1892, Andrés Bonifacio founded the Katipunan in Manila, creating a secret society dedicated to independence from Spain. This episode explores the organization’s clandestine structure, its unique cryptographic system known as 'signs and passwords,' and how it mobilized thousands of Filipinos under the noses of colonial authorities. We examine the role of Teodoro Plata, Gregoria de Jesús, and the early chapters of the movement, contrasting Bonifacio’s grassroots approach with the more elite Propaganda Movement. Listeners will discover the specific rituals of initiation, the meaning behind the letters KKK, and the tense atmosphere leading up to the Cry of Pugadlawin. Through primary accounts and historical analysis, we uncover how a group of printers, artisans, and students orchestrated one of Asia’s most significant anti-colonial revolutions. #AndresBonifacio #Katipunan #PhilippineHistory #SecretSociety #CryOfPugadlawin #JoseRizal #Manila1890s #KKK #TeodoroPlata #GregoriaDeJesus #SpanishColonialism #FilipinoRevolution #CryptographicHistory #SoutheastAsia #PreIndependence #HistoricalMysteries #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • The Katipunan's Secret: Philippine Revolution Codes

    The Katipunan's Secret: Philippine Revolution Codes
    2026/09/03
    In 1892, Andrés Bonifacio founded the Katipunan, a secret society dedicated to overthrowing Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines. This episode explores the intricate system of codes, passwords, and pseudonyms used by its members to evade detection by Spanish authorities. We dive into the specific hierarchy of the organization, from the lowest rank of Katipunero to the Supreme President, and examine how literacy and secrecy became weapons of revolution. Through the lens of the Kartilya ng Katipunan, we also look at the moral framework that guided these fighters. The narrative traces the group’s evolution from a small reading circle to a massive armed force, culminating in the pivotal Cry of Pugadlawin. Listeners will discover how ordinary Filipinos organized themselves in shadows, using everyday objects and phrases as signals for rebellion against one of the world’s longest empires. #Katipunan #AndresBonifacio #PhilippineRevolution #SpanishColonialism #SecretSociety #CryOfPugadlawin #KartilyaNgKatipunan #JoseRizal #Nacionalismo #1896Revolution #ManilaHistory #LapuLapuLegacy #FilipinoIdentity #ColonialResistance #SoutheastAsiaHistory #RevolutionaryWarfare #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 分