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Vercingetorix: Rome’s Last Obstacle In The Conquest Of Gallia

Vercingetorix can be mainly related to Rome’s public enemy during the Gallic War. The Gallic War itself considered to be one of many important events for the Roman Republic. The result of this conflict directly influences shaping Western...

Battle of Narvik: Hitler’s First Defeat in WWII

The battle of Narvik occurred from 9 April to 8 June 1940. This battle was a part of many battles during the German invasion of Norway and also the second world war. Narvik region provided an ice-free harbor, which is a suitable place to transport...

King Albert I: The Soldier-King Who Led His Army On The Battlefield

King Albert I was a Belgium king who ruled from 1907 to 1934. He led Belgium during the first world war in repelling the German invasion. Other eventful events during his reign include the ruling of Belgian Congo, the reconstruction of Belgium after...

Swiss Guard: Role Of The World’s Smallest Army

Vatican city-state considered to be the smallest country in the world. Vatican City contains religious and cultural sites like the famous St Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican museums. This city-state features the...

Arminius and The Rise of German Nationalism

A new Netflix TV series, Barbarian, launched its 2nd season on October 2022. Based on a rating from IMDB, it received a solid rating of 7.2/10. Long story short, this series tells us the story of a young man from the Germanic Cherusci tribe. Along...

Indo People in Indonesia: Celebrating Dutch-Indo Heritage and Legacy

According to the 2020 national census, the population of Indonesia reached 270 million people. From its large population, Indonesia possesses over 1,300 ethnic groups with Javanese (40%) as the largest ethnic group. Other well-known ethnicities...

History of Jakarta: From Ancient Port to Southeast Asia’s Largest City

Jakarta city, considered to be the largest city in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. It played a role as the capital city of Indonesia since 1945. With its population of more than 10 million people, this city is the center of the Indonesian economy...

Top 5 List of Historical Cities in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia possesses an abundance of history from the colonial era, which plays a vital role in contributing to the region’s growth, particularly in urban development. In addition, This development resulted in the existence of beautiful...

El Clasico: History Behind The Great Rivalry

What is El Clasico all about? El Clasico, a name given to a famous football match between 2 Spanish teams called Real Madrid and Barcelona. People consider this match the biggest football game in the world with the most viewed sporting event. This...