Manila city, the capital of the Philippines, known by many as the Pearl of the Orient. The given title reflects the city’s achievement for its historical significance, rich cultural heritage,
Category: 1800s
Aceh War: How one Sultanate Challenged the Dutch Colonial RuleAceh War: How one Sultanate Challenged the Dutch Colonial Rule
Aceh war or perang aceh was considered as one of the longest and bloodiest resistance movement against colonial rule in Southeast Asia. The fought between the Aceh Sultanate and the
Indonesia Historical Cities: Top Picks to Visit for TravelersIndonesia Historical Cities: Top Picks to Visit for Travelers
Indonesia, an archipelago country with a rich cultural heritage, diverse traditions, and breathtaking historical landmarks. For travelers eager to explore and immerse to the nation’s history, Indonesia’s historical cities offer
Kuala Lumpur History: Transformation of Mining Town to Modern MetropolisKuala Lumpur History: Transformation of Mining Town to Modern Metropolis
Kuala Lumpur, now a thriving global metropolis and also the capital city of Malaysia. Many considered Kuala Lumpur as a young city due to its relatively recent establishment in mid-19th
Dutch Colonies in Nusantara: How Dutch Colonization Influences Modern-Day Indonesia?Dutch Colonies in Nusantara: How Dutch Colonization Influences Modern-Day Indonesia?
Dutch colonies in the Indonesian archipelago started in the 16th century. These colonies known as VOC (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie) and later changed to Dutch East Indies (Nederlands(ch)-Indië). Many of these
Prussia Important Cities: the story of Berlin and PotsdamPrussia Important Cities: the story of Berlin and Potsdam
Today it is a pleasure to have Matti Geyer to HistoFreak as a guest writer! Matti is a local Berliner and was born in the eastern side of the city.
Eurasian People in Indonesia, the History of Dutch-Indo PeopleEurasian People in Indonesia, the History of Dutch-Indo People
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
Jakarta City History: Transformation to a Bustling MetropolitanJakarta City History: Transformation to a Bustling Metropolitan
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
Top 5 List of Historical Cities in Southeast AsiaTop 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
French Old Guard: The guard that never surrendersFrench Old Guard: The guard that never surrenders
In my first article, I put the French Old Guard on the list of Elite Military Units of all time. The old guard played a vital role during the Napoleonic