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Nov 3, 2005

The Sook Ching Massacre

An introduction to the Sook Ching massacre of Chinese in Singapore by occupying Japanese forces during WWII.

Oct 27, 2005

Fortress Singapore

What is the truth about the fall of Singapore to the Japanese in 1942?

Oct 25, 2005

The Ghosts of SIngapore

Who are the ghosts of Singapore and from where do they come?

Oct 14, 2005

Pol Pot

The life and times of Cambodian Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot.

Oct 6, 2005

Dr Sun Yat Sen

The life and times of the founder of modern China, Dr Sun Yat Sen.

Sep 29, 2005

The Development of a Modern Educational System in Thailand

An introduction to the way in which a modern educational system has been created in Thailand and its importance.

Sep 22, 2005

Lee Kuan Yew

The life and achievements of the first prime minister of Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew.

Sep 16, 2005

The Assassination of Sultan Mahmud

The assassination of Sultan Mahmud of Johor in 1699 led to a century of anarchy and disconnection.

Sep 9, 2005

Chiang Kai-Shek

An introduction to the life and times of Chiang Kai-Shek, Nationalist leader of China and founder of Taiwan.

Sep 1, 2005

The Boxers

The Boxer Rebellion of 1898-1900: who were the Boxers and what happened to them?

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