SE Asian History
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Che Guevara, His Affections for Hiroshima
In July of 1959, less than a year after the Cuban Revolution, Ernesto "Che" Guevara landed in Japan in his signature olive green military outfit. He was 31 years-old.
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Aesop's Fables and Ethics Education in Japan
Aesop's Fables were introduced to Japan by Catholic missionaries. The fables became widely accepted to help influence societal ethics in Japan after Confucianism.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Created by Buddhist Monks
The beauty of traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony is an art form created by Buddhist Monks, to achieve harmony. The Tea House ceremony is held near tranquil water gardens.
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North Korea Struggling to Survive in the 1990s
By the mid-1990's North Korea was on the brink of collapse, unable to feed his starving population Kim Jong-il announced a new 'army first' policy prioritising supplies.
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North Korea During the 1990s
North Korea was a country in disarray during the 1990s, shorn of Soviet support the Pyongyang regime struggled to feed its population.
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North Korea After the Cold War
At the end of the Cold War North Korea's future looked bleak. The secretive regime, though nominally self-sufficient, was in reality heavily reliant on the Soviet Union.
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The Day the Bomb Fell on Nagasaki
A diary kept reverently for fifty years by a surgeon's family opens a window on the reality of what happens when a city is condemned to death.
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Where is Shangri-La?
The mythical land of Shangri-La has long held a spiritual appeal. But is it really mythical? Could such a place really exist?
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The Foreign Powers Involved in the Korean War
What were the main reasons for the involvement of the three external protagonists: the USA (under the auspices of the UN) the USSR and China in the Korean War?
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Fatehpur Sikri Abandoned City in Northern India
Near Agra, city of the famous Taj Mahal, an abandoned city of red sandstone attracts visitors in northern India.
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Legendary Samurai Warrior Miyamoto Musashi
The most famous of all Japan's legendary samurai fighters, Miyamoto Musashi, proves to be far more than an iconic double katana-wielding killing machine.
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Indian Nationalism,1915 & India in World War II
Rise of Indian National Army from the revolt in British Indian Army in 1915 and a brief discussion of the Cripps Mission, India in World War II & Free India Movement
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Subhash Chandra Bose and India - World War II
Not much is known about the Free India Legion recruited by Subhas Chandra Bose in Nazi Germany and Japan to fight for the cause of independent India in World War II.
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Indian Independence - Lord Mountbatten too Late
Short history of Punjab & events surrounding violence in the Punjab in 1947. Lord Mountbatten arrives in India too late to stem communalism on way to Indian independence
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Independent India and Pakistan, 1947
A brief discussion of negotiations between Mountbatten and the Indian National Congress and Muslim League regarding Indian independence, heralding the demise of Empire.
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India and Pakistan - Move to Independence
The devolution of power in India led to the creation of the Muslim state of Pakistan and at least 12million refugees and displaced people, a summary of events follows.
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British India, Divide and Rule Tactic
For British India to rule in India they adopted divide and rule tactics, which encouraged the growth of religious and ethnic sectarianism leading to creation of Pakistan
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British India, Creator of Indian Caste System?
Origins of the Indian Caste System, academics since the 1970s are of the opinion that it is an artificial British construct to maintain the Indian divide and rule policy.
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British India and The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857
A resume of debates on the Sepoy Mutiny in India of 1857 discussing whether it was a spontaneous uprising of disaffected groups or the first Indian War of Independence.
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Mahatma Gandhi Spiritual Leader to India
Detail of Mahatma Gandhi & contribution to Independent India via his leadership of the Indian National Congress in British India. The All India move & Civil disobedience
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Lord Curzon of India - Preserver of Taj Mahal
Review of 'High Noon of Empire', biography of Lord Curzon, Viceroy to India from 1899-1905 in the light of his perceived contribution to the growth of Indian nationalism
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Early People in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia's prehistory is dominated by change and the isolating factors of geography.
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Lady on the River
Chiang Mai has been around for seven hundred years, serving as a hub for trade, politics, and the rich culture of northern Thailand. Here's to the next seven hundred.
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Japan's Denial of The Rape of Nanking
Even before the full extent of the Nanking massacre was known, Japan was seeking to cover up or marginalize what had happened in the Chinese capital of nanking, but why?
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Geography of Southeast Asia
Lying between the continents of Asia and Australia, Southeast Asia is an area with a rich geography, a rich history, and a varied culture.
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Sir Stamford Raffles, Ideal British Imperialist
This British administrator founded Singapore, conserved Melaka, and administered Java with foresight and tolerance. There was reciprocal love between ruler and ruled.
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Imelda Marcos's Obsessions
Imelda Marcos's obsession with beauty and fashion has dominated her whole life. The former First Lady was called the Marie-Antoinette of the twentieth century.
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Singapore Readily Remembers WWII Sacrifices
The Japanese occupation,1942-45, weighed heavily on Singapore but they do not forget. They promote their historical memory with museums, monuments and commemorations.
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Vietnam's Path to Independence
Despite Vietnam's declaration of independence after World War II, it was thirty years later before it was finally free of foreign influence upon reunification in 1975.
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Impact of Japanese Occupation in the Philippines
The Japanese occupation of Southeast Asia profoundly affected the region's nations, one such area being the form of society in an independent Philippines after 1946.
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Tracing the Rise of Nationalism in Indonesia
The first sparks of nationalism at the turn of the 20th century would develop into the force that finally gave Indonesia recognition of independence in 1949.
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Direct and Indirect Rule in Southeast Asia
Direct and indirect rule in Southeast Asia can be understood with definitions, examples, and exploring its significance to understanding the region's history.
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The Importance of Southeast Asian History
A knowledge of Southeast Asian history is helpful or even central to success in many areas such as business or tourism, despite its difficulty in acquisition.
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Common Factors in Southeast Asian Development
In recent Southeast Asian History, at least three important influences in particular have had a profound effect on the region's development.
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Diversity in Southeast Asian History
The diversity within the Southeast Asian region in various aspects is a starting point to understanding its history.
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French Exploration of the Mekong River
The commercial possibilities of the mighty Mekong River attracted great attention in nineteenth-century French Indochina.
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Islam in India
Islam arrived in a Hindu-India via trade routes and along with Islamic invaders and Sufi mystics, and subsequently became a major religion in the Indian sub-continent.
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Asia Remembers 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami
Today marks four years since the second worst earthquake ever measured sent walls of water crashing into South Asia and its surrounding regions.
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The Rise and Decline of Buddhism in India
Buddhism originated in India around the 5th century BC and greatly influenced Indian culture. It declined, ironically, because of its widespread acceptance by Hindus.
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Partition of Bengal 1905
The partition of Bengal under the British created a separate Muslim state, in effect from 1905-1911, and was a major contributor to the rise of sectarianism in India.
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India in Sri Lankan War
History of India's involvement in Sri Lankan government's war against the Tamil independence movement.
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Religion And The Indian Economy
The religious factors discussed derive from the main religions that have taken root within India, namely Hinduism, Islam, and the Sikh faith.
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BNH Bangkok's First Hospital
The Bangkok Nursing Home or BNH has cared for Bangkokians and visitors for over a century and still is one of Asia's best hospitals.
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Moro Rebellion in the Philippines
The separatist rebellion by the Islamic Moro people of the Philippines was sparked by the policy of the United States in the aftermath of the Spanish-American War.
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Lifestyle and History of the Geisha
The geisha's ever-evolving lifestyle has its roots in the 7th century and the image saturates Japanese life, literature and entertainment.
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Causes of the Indian War of Independence
The Sepoy Mutiny or the First War of Indian Independence began on 10th May, 1857, in a town called Meerut.
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A Brief History of Laos
The Lao PDR claims its historical and cultural roots in the ancient Kingdom of Lan Xang. But it is mostly foreign interference that has characterized the history of Laos.
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The Bataan Death March
Japanese General Masaharu Homma Defeats American and Philippine forces and earns the name "Beast of Bataan" and Takes the Rap for the Infamous Bataan Death March
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Japanese Religion: 1868 to 1945
A short summary of the religious currents in Japan from the beginning of the Meiji Restoration in 1868 to the end of World War II.
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Japanese Religious History
An overview of the religious trends that developed during the Tokugawa and Meiji periods of Japan.
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