Pirates of the Malacca Strait
The Malacca Strait, in South East Asia, has been frequented by pirates for hundreds of years.
The Malacca Strait, which runs between Malaysia and...
Effects of the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905
The first war of the 20th Century resulted in a stronger Japan, revolution in Tsarist Russia, and United States efforts to create an...
The Battle of Chakirmaut: Genghis Khan Conquers Mongolia
Whether Genghis (or Chinggis) Khan created the world’s largest ever empire because he was destined to do so by heaven, because he was a...
General Matthew B Ridgway’s Korean War
US President Truman was preparing to abandon Korea when the NKPA invaded poorly armed South Korea triggering the 3-year UN led Korean war.
General Matthew...
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...
General Ne Win: The Man who kept Burma back from Progress
Burma was originally a part of India for Administrative reasons, when the British Empire controlled the entire region. But later it was separated from...
History of the Spanish Language in the Philippines
The Spanish language, whilst not always being the most spoken language in the Philippines, has been an integral part of Filipino society for...
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...
Arranged Marriage – Reality or Myth
Arranged marriage has been an important part of the Indian culture since time. Westerns are often amazed at the idea of getting married to...
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...