KYIV, Ukraine (AP) : The vast and empty Chernobyl Exclusion Zone around the site of the world’s worst nuclear accident … More
Tag: History
The Woman Who Made van Gogh
Neglected by art history for decades, Jo van Gogh-Bonger, the painter’s sister-in-law, is finally being recognized as the force who … More
The enduring allure of lost cities
Tales of mysterious ruins have long enchanted travellers from afar, but those stories may hide something even more fascinating – … More
Once a state secret, these Albanian bunkers are now museums
Creative ideas and art transport Tirana, Albania’s lively capital city, far from its Communist past. In many former Eastern Bloc … More
Why I get emotional when talking about P. Ramlee
Fashion, legacy, education and a great artist. Jiman Casablancas talks about how a session at the Clubhouse transported him to … More
Treasures from mystery civilisation could rewrite history of China
The sophisticated artefacts unearthed in Sichuan point to the existence of an advanced culture that challenges the traditional narrative The … More
A cultural history of the ‘nude selfie’
As a new book is released exploring the modern, smartphone-facilitated phenomenon of ‘sending nudes’, Holly Williams reflects on the lineage … More
Hijacking of Singapore Airlines flight SQ 117: ‘I was there’
Malaysian and former SIA stewardess recounts the details of Singapore Airlines’ first hijacking incident 30 years later AS we continue to … More
How rice shape the American South
It built cities and fed colonies, but it turns out enslaved Africans didn’t just plant the cash crop – they … More
Snatched from a beach to train North Korea’s spies
15 November 1977, Niigata, Japan: It was after sunset on a crisp November evening when Megumi Yokota left her last … More
Thomas’ book may evoke debate on Tunku tapes
It’s time to release recordings of Tunku Abdul Rahman’s views on May 13. COMMENT | Tommy Thomas’s book My Story: … More
BOOK REVIEW: Jakarta, History of a Misunderstood City
By Herald Van Der Linde. Marshall Cavendish Editions, Singapore. Soft cover, 248 pages Jakarta may be the favorite city of … More
Queen’s Gambit orphanage is German Jewish-built castle that was seized by Nazis
IN 1939, THE ISRAEL COUPLE WAS SENT TO THERESIENSTADT – The hidden, tragic story of Schloss Schulzendorf, built by a … More
Dutch Rijksmuseum announces landmark slavery exhibition
Amsterdam’s famed Rijksmuseum unveiled plans Thursday for a landmark show next year about the Netherlands’ colonial role in slavery, saying … More
Indians in Kamala Harris’ ancestral home wake up to her victory
THULASENDRAPURAM, India: After rooting for Kamala Harris as President-elect Joe Biden’s running mate, people in her small ancestral Indian village … More
Benin Reckons With Its Slave Trade Past
Benin’s history is indelibly linked to the slave trade: Local leaders sold their war prisoners to European traders. The country … More
The loss of a unifying place for the nation
Meaningful place sheds light on the importance of an array of places in people’s lives. For example, some people regard … More
What was the Mayflower and why is it celebrated 400 years on?
On November 11, 1620, the Mayflower dropped anchor near Cape Cod after a gruelling 66 day-crossing of the Atlantic. Aboard … More
When Kelantan (and PMIP) sued to stop formation of Malaysia
The younger generation of Malaysians may not be aware of the immense struggles our elders went through in securing independence … More
Malaysia and Indonesia, 63 years of kinship
The month of August will always represent a significant milestone for Indonesia and Malaysia. It marks the celebration of Independence … More
Four Jewish attractions to see in the UAE
While the UAE has no shortage of attractions – the world’s tallest building the Burj Khalifa, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, … More
A journey through time and spices
Spices are a big part of Indonesia’s identity. During the archipelago’s European colonial period, they were the driving force of … More
Meet Ali Wallace, The Malay Lad From Borneo Who Helped Develop The Theory Of Evolution
Alfred Russel Wallace (A.R. Wallace) was a British naturalist and explorer famed for having developed his own theory of evolution by natural … More
97-year-old Chinese medicine shop may call it a day soon
KAJANG: Who doesn’t think of satay at the mere mention of Kajang? Those succulent skewers of char-grilled marinated meat dipped … More
