History

Oomiwa Jinja Oomiwa Jinja- Gives history of shrine and objects of worship. In Sakurai City. Nagasaki in The Meiji Restoration Nagasaki in The Meiji Restoration- Article on Choshu loyalists, British arms merchants and their relationship. The Tattoos of Michinaga Ei and Nicholas II The Tattoos of Michinaga Ei and Nicholas II- Story of the development of Nagasaki as a major port of call for Russians, and its prosperity until the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-5. The Nagasaki Foreign Settlement, 1859-1941 The Nagasaki Foreign Settlement, 1859-1941- Documents the history of the foreign settlements in Nagasaki. List of residents with details on some of them, descriptions of places, p… European Influence on the "Culture of Food" in Nagasaki European Influence on the "Culture of Food" in Nagasaki- Historical essay on the effects of European foods and eating had on Nagasaki from the 16th Century onwards. Crossroads Crossroads- An annual English-language publication on the history and culture of Nagasaki. By Aeroplane to Pygmyland: Revisiting the 1926 Dutch and American Expedition to New Guinea By Aeroplane to Pygmyland: Revisiting the 1926 Dutch and American Expedition to New Guinea- This online publication, By Aeroplane to Pygmyland: Revisiting the 1926 Dutch and Ameri… 'De Papoea': What's in a Name? 'De Papoea': What's in a Name?- A 2002 article exploring the history of the name Papoea by Anton Ploeg. Marathas and Jainism Marathas and Jainism- Information on Marathi history, lists and details of the Marathi clans, and a discussion group. Kerala History Kerala History- Learn more about history of Kerala, satellite and political maps and historical images. Jai Karnataka Jai Karnataka- History, geography and culture; includes pictures, timeline and articles. The Coronation Durbar of 1911 The Coronation Durbar of 1911- Shows historic pictures of the Coronation Durbar of 1911. Also some accounts of the time. BBC News: Timeline Vietnam BBC News: Timeline Vietnam- A chronology of key events in the recent history of Vietnam. Wikipedia: History of Vietnam Wikipedia: History of Vietnam- Listing of key events since the second century BC with emphasis on the post-colonization period. Pete Peterson: Assignment Hanoi Pete Peterson: Assignment Hanoi- A film documenting the return to Vietnam of a former POW as US Ambassador on a mission of reconciliation. Information on Peterson, the mission and… World History Archives: The history of Turkmenistan World History Archives: The history of Turkmenistan- Collection of articles about the history of Turkmenistan. Among subjects of articles are retrospective, contemporary political… East Timor Revisited: Ford, Kissinger and the Indonesian Invasion, 1975-76 East Timor Revisited: Ford, Kissinger and the Indonesian Invasion, 1975-76- Edited by William Burr and Michael L. Evans and published in the National Security Archive Electronic B… East Timor: A Brief History East Timor: A Brief History- Interactive guide by the Guardian, UK. The Siamese Collection The Siamese Collection- Biography of Royal Family of Thailand with descendants from King Rama V. Includes paintings and aristocracy. General Prem Tinsulanonda General Prem Tinsulanonda- Biography and photographs of the soldier, statesman and Regent of Thailand. Thai History Thai History- A collection of articles on particular topics, including wars, royalty, legends, and trivia. ASEAN Focus Group: A short history of Singapore ASEAN Focus Group: A short history of Singapore- Brief introduction to the history of Singapore from colonialism to independence. A Sense of History A Sense of History- An excellent compilation of bibliographies on the history of Singapore with over 3,500 entries. National Heritage Board National Heritage Board- NHB is responsible for telling the Singapore story, sharing the Singaporean experience and imparting the Singapore spirit. The Board operates the followin… Japan attacks the Philippines, 1941-42 Japan attacks the Philippines, 1941-42- The early part of World War II in the Philippines, including the fall of Bataan and Corregidor, and the Bataan Death March. By James Bowen. An American in the Philippines An American in the Philippines- The online archival collection of George Percival Scriven, witness to the occupation of Bohol during the Philippine-American war, 1899 - 1901. From… Humabon, Defender of Cebu Humabon, Defender of Cebu- Rajah Humabon massacred the men of Ferdinand Magellan after the battle of Mactan and other historical scenes re-created by Manuel Panares in his paintin… A Philippine Leaf A Philippine Leaf- Literacy and writing among prehistoric Filipinos, by Hector Santos, known historian and expert on ancient writing. Herman Knight Beaber Herman Knight Beaber- Biography of an American missionary who continued his work after imprisonment by the Japanese during World War II. Philippine History Site Philippine History Site- Narratives include the Revolution of 1896, the Philippine-American War and Filipino migration to the U.S. From the University of Hawaii website co-sponsor…