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
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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
British Malaya: Impacts of British Colonies on Modern MalaysiaBritish Malaya: Impacts of British Colonies on Modern Malaysia
British Malaya famously described as a set of states located on the Malay Peninsula that came to British control from 1826 to 1957. The British colony of Malaya spanned for
Bali Culture History: The story of resilience and cultural preservationBali Culture History: The story of resilience and cultural preservation
Balinese culture, which has existed for many centuries, is mainly found on the island of Bali. It is famously characterized by a unique form of Hinduism, which blends local animistic
Ayutthaya Kingdom Uncovered: The Fall of Thai’s Former EmpireAyutthaya Kingdom Uncovered: The Fall of Thai’s Former Empire
The Rise of Ayutthaya Ayutthaya Kingdom or the Empire of Ayutthaya, a powerful and prosperous Siamese kingdom located in modern-day Thailand from 1351 to 1767. It dominated Southeast Asia in
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
Adnan Saidi: The Last Defender of MalayaAdnan Saidi: The Last Defender of Malaya
Adnan Saidi: The Story of a humble beginning Lieutenant Adnan Saidi or Leftenan Adnan Saidi was born in Kajang, Selangor in 1915 under the full name of Adnan Bin Saidi.
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