The Japanese, Subhas Bose and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Andaman islands were occupied by the Japanese. It was a tortous occupation with large scale massacres. Bose grieviously erred in siding with Japanese
The...
Where Was Genghis Khan Buried?: The Mysterious Resting Place of the World’s Greatest Conqueror
Genghis Khan was the world's greatest conqueror. Yet his resting place remains undiscovered, despite numerous attempts to find it. Why was there such a...
Ancient Relations Between Sri Lanka and Laos
With a population of a little over six million, the Lao People's Democratic Republic in south east Asia is still an idyllic country. With...
The Bataan Death March: The Beast of Bataan Blamed for Atrocities in Philippines
Japanese General Masaharu Homma Defeats American and Philippine forces and earns the name "Beast of Bataan" and Takes the Rap for the Infamous Bataan...
Ang Yi: Chinese Secret Societies in Siam
There have been Chinese secret societies in existence for many centuries. Whenever there has been injustice or misery, Chinese people have gathered together quietly...
North Korea During the 1990s: The Hermit Kingdom Struggles to Feed Population
North Korea was a country in disarray during the 1990s, shorn of Soviet support the Pyongyang regime struggled to feed its population.
During the 1990s...
Joanna Lumley, Much Loved British Actress: Born in Kashmir, 1946
Joanna Lumley may not have served in the British Army but she showed true grit when she campaigned on behalf of Gurkha rights to...
Dakini: Sensual Dancers of Divinity
The dakini is one of many female divinities to be found within Buddhist thought. The dakini is particularly prevalent in Vajrayana Buddhism, which is...
Shinto (Japanese, “way of the gods”)
Japanese indigenous religion of central importance in Japanese culture and history from the earliest times. As intimately bound up with its associated national character...
Royal Consecration: Becoming a King in Ancient India
In a civilization as intensely spiritual and complex as that of ancient India, no event as important as consecrating a new King could not...