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Sep 4, 2008

BNH Bangkok's First Hospital

In: SE Asian History (general)

By: John Howe

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. more...

Aug 6, 2008

Moro Rebellion in the Philippines

In: SE Asian History (general)

By: Benjamin D Kritz

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. more...

Jul 18, 2008

Lifestyle and History of the Geisha

In: Japanese History

By: Megan L. Oakley

The geisha's ever-evolving lifestyle has its roots in the 7th century and the image saturates Japanese life, literature and entertainment. more...

Jul 16, 2008

Causes of the Indian War of Independence

In: Indian History

By: Arnav Das Sharma

The Sepoy Mutiny or the First War of Indian Independence began on 10th May, 1857, in a town called Meerut. more...

Jul 4, 2008

A Brief History of Laos

In: East Asian History

By: Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre

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. more...

Jul 2, 2008

The Bataan Death March

In: SE Asian History (general)

By: Jim Osborn

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 more...

May 18, 2008

Japanese Religion: 1868 to 1945

In: Japanese History

By: Simon August Thalmann

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. more...

Apr 18, 2008

Japanese Religious History

In: Japanese History

By: Simon August Thalmann

An overview of the religious trends that developed during the Tokugawa and Meiji periods of Japan. more...

Apr 15, 2008

Japanese Buddhism

In: Japanese History

By: Simon August Thalmann

An overview of Japanese religious history, with a focus on the Tendai and Shingon Buddhist sects of the Heian period. more...

Apr 15, 2008

Early Japanese Religion

In: Japanese History

By: Simon August Thalmann

An overview of early Japanese religious history, with a focus on the traditions of Confucianism, Taoism and folk religion. more...

Apr 7, 2008

The Ho Chi Minh Enigma

In: SE Asian History (general)

By: John Walsh

Why do we know so litle about the life of Ho Chi Minh? more...

Apr 3, 2008

Ang Yi

In: SE Asian History (general)

By: John Walsh

Chinese secret societies have a long history of resisting injustice and oppression. They followed the same pattern in Siam before being ruthlessly suppressed. more...

Mar 31, 2008

Why did Japan go to War?

In: Japanese History

By: Jim Osborn

The reasons behind Japans aggression during World War II is not as well known as its German counterpart, so what prompted "The Empire of the Sun" to wage war? more...

Mar 30, 2008

The Chinese in Southeast Asia

In: SE Asian History (general)

By: John Walsh

An introduction to the many hundreds of thousands of brave Chinese who travelled overseas in search of a better life. more...

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