Articles related to "Asian History"
Diversity in Southeast Asian History
The diversity within the Southeast Asian region in various aspects is a starting point to understanding its history.
diversity in southeast asia • understanding southeast asian history • singapore racial profile • christianity in southeast asia • medium of instruction in teaching of maths and sci
The diversity within the Southeast Asian region in various aspects is a starting point to understanding its history.
diversity in southeast asia • understanding southeast asian history • singapore racial profile • christianity in southeast asia • medium of instruction in teaching of maths and sci
King Ashoka
Brief history of King Ashoka, an early proponent of Buddhism.
buddhism • king ashoka • india • indian history • asia
Brief history of King Ashoka, an early proponent of Buddhism.
buddhism • king ashoka • india • indian history • asia
Pacific Canada In Canadian History
"Pacific Canada" is a term that reflects the diversity and regional differences across Canada. The city of Vancouver is one such example of such diversity.
pacific canada • canadian history • asian history • migration • trans-pacific
"Pacific Canada" is a term that reflects the diversity and regional differences across Canada. The city of Vancouver is one such example of such diversity.
pacific canada • canadian history • asian history • migration • trans-pacific
Researching Asian History
Go beyond the search engines, plus, learn how to cite internet resources in a bibliography.
term • paper • history • asian • search
Go beyond the search engines, plus, learn how to cite internet resources in a bibliography.
term • paper • history • asian • search
The Importance of Southeast Asian History
A knowledge of Southeast Asian history is helpful or even central to success in many areas such as business or tourism, despite its difficulty in acquisition.
importance of knowing southeast asian history • business in southeast asia • mike m courtnall • bhp steel limited • tourism in southeast asia
A knowledge of Southeast Asian history is helpful or even central to success in many areas such as business or tourism, despite its difficulty in acquisition.
importance of knowing southeast asian history • business in southeast asia • mike m courtnall • bhp steel limited • tourism in southeast asia
Warrior Hearts: The Story of the Trung Sisters: Part 1, A Leader Is Made
The Trung sisters are national heroines in VietNam, with many statues and temples in their honor. This is the story of how they became leaders to their people.
vietnam • asian history • leader • heroine • battle
The Trung sisters are national heroines in VietNam, with many statues and temples in their honor. This is the story of how they became leaders to their people.
vietnam • asian history • leader • heroine • battle
Women in Asian History
Women often played important roles in shaping Asian history, though they can be difficult to find in the textbooks. Read here about some of the fascinating women of Asia.
asia • asian • history • women • china
Women often played important roles in shaping Asian history, though they can be difficult to find in the textbooks. Read here about some of the fascinating women of Asia.
asia • asian • history • women • china
Early Japanese Religion
An overview of early Japanese religious history, with a focus on the traditions of Confucianism, Taoism and folk religion.
confucianism • taoism • folk religion • religion • tao
An overview of early Japanese religious history, with a focus on the traditions of Confucianism, Taoism and folk religion.
confucianism • taoism • folk religion • religion • tao
From Ships to Revolutions: Book Reviews
This is the kind of summer reading list your professors should give you. Explore the lives of ordinary people in reviews of several books on various topics in Asian history.
asia • asian • history • cultural revolution • boat people
This is the kind of summer reading list your professors should give you. Explore the lives of ordinary people in reviews of several books on various topics in Asian history.
asia • asian • history • cultural revolution • boat people
Japanese Buddhism
An overview of Japanese religious history, with a focus on the Tendai and Shingon Buddhist sects of the Heian period.
tendai • shingon • heian • buddhist • buddhism
An overview of Japanese religious history, with a focus on the Tendai and Shingon Buddhist sects of the Heian period.
tendai • shingon • heian • buddhist • buddhism
Japanese Religion: 1868 to 1945
A short summary of the religious currents in Japan from the beginning of the Meiji Restoration in 1868 to the end of World War II.
japan • japanese religion • buddhism • asian history • christianity
A short summary of the religious currents in Japan from the beginning of the Meiji Restoration in 1868 to the end of World War II.
japan • japanese religion • buddhism • asian history • christianity
Japanese Religious History
An overview of the religious trends that developed during the Tokugawa and Meiji periods of Japan.
tokugawa • meiji • period • god • shinto
An overview of the religious trends that developed during the Tokugawa and Meiji periods of Japan.
tokugawa • meiji • period • god • shinto
Mongol People of the Middle Ages
Intelligent, Unruly, Superstitious, Prejudice.. The Medieval Mongol people prospered and endured harsh environments, in-spite of many traits considered to be uncivilized.
mongol • mongol history • anthropolgy • asian history • women in history
Intelligent, Unruly, Superstitious, Prejudice.. The Medieval Mongol people prospered and endured harsh environments, in-spite of many traits considered to be uncivilized.
mongol • mongol history • anthropolgy • asian history • women in history
Padmasambhava
Padmasambhava, a key figure in Tibetan Buddhism.
padmasambhava • buddhism • tibet • tibetan buddhism • buddhists
Padmasambhava, a key figure in Tibetan Buddhism.
padmasambhava • buddhism • tibet • tibetan buddhism • buddhists
Term Papers and Essay Tests
Looking for a little help with your term paper? Anxious about an upcoming essay test? Just looking for some interesting links? You can start here.
japanese • china • term paper • essay • tests
Looking for a little help with your term paper? Anxious about an upcoming essay test? Just looking for some interesting links? You can start here.
japanese • china • term paper • essay • tests
The British in India 1825-1859
The colorful and varied uniforms of British Army military units in India in the 19th century.
india • indian colonial history • british empire • english colonialism • british military history
The colorful and varied uniforms of British Army military units in India in the 19th century.
india • indian colonial history • british empire • english colonialism • british military history
The Voyages of Admiral Cheng Ho
The amazing voyages of the Chinese admiral Cheng Ho are described and placed in historical context.
chinese history • naval history • cheng ho • ma huan • muslims in china
The amazing voyages of the Chinese admiral Cheng Ho are described and placed in historical context.
chinese history • naval history • cheng ho • ma huan • muslims in china
Common Factors in Southeast Asian Development
In recent Southeast Asian History, at least three important influences in particular have had a profound effect on the region's development.
events in southeast asian history • shared experiences of southeast asian nations • colonialism in southeast asia • concept of nation-state • japanese conquest in southeast asia
In recent Southeast Asian History, at least three important influences in particular have had a profound effect on the region's development.
events in southeast asian history • shared experiences of southeast asian nations • colonialism in southeast asia • concept of nation-state • japanese conquest in southeast asia
Khmer Rouge Genocide Site Names
Thousands visit the former Khmer Rouge torture center of Toul Sleng and the Choeung Ek Killing Fields while in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh.
khmer rouge sites • toul sleng and choeung ek • the killing fields • nazi death camps • meanings of khmer rouge names
Thousands visit the former Khmer Rouge torture center of Toul Sleng and the Choeung Ek Killing Fields while in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh.
khmer rouge sites • toul sleng and choeung ek • the killing fields • nazi death camps • meanings of khmer rouge names
Samurai: Japanese Honor, Tradition
The samurai influence on the Japanese culture is evident even today.
japan • samurai • shogun • japanese culture • bushido
The samurai influence on the Japanese culture is evident even today.
japan • samurai • shogun • japanese culture • bushido
The Top Ten
Take a trip through the top ten most popular articles here in Oriental History.
oriental • history • asia • asian • opium war
Take a trip through the top ten most popular articles here in Oriental History.
oriental • history • asia • asian • opium war
The Ghurid Sultanate, 1009-1215
The history of the Ghurid Sultanate, their liberation from the Ghaznavid Dynasty and eventual defeat by the Khwarizm Shah.
afghanisatan • ghaznavid dynasty • herat • helmand valley • iran
The history of the Ghurid Sultanate, their liberation from the Ghaznavid Dynasty and eventual defeat by the Khwarizm Shah.
afghanisatan • ghaznavid dynasty • herat • helmand valley • iran
Black History Sites Abound
A look at some interesting websites relating to African American and African history.
black history month science language fabric textil
A look at some interesting websites relating to African American and African history.
black history month science language fabric textil
Opium Production in Burma
After years of suppression, opium production seems to be on the rise in Burma. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
opium production in burma • drugs in southeast asia • heroin production in burma • drug production in golden triangle • junta control of burma
After years of suppression, opium production seems to be on the rise in Burma. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
opium production in burma • drugs in southeast asia • heroin production in burma • drug production in golden triangle • junta control of burma
The History of Tibet
A thematic introduction to a series of articles about the history of Tibet.
chinese domination of tibet • tibetan history • tibetan nomads • genghis khan and tibet • language of the mongols
A thematic introduction to a series of articles about the history of Tibet.
chinese domination of tibet • tibetan history • tibetan nomads • genghis khan and tibet • language of the mongols
The International Relations of Laos
After years of isolation and dependency toward Vietnam, the foreign relations of the Lao PDR have evolved and diversified since the end of the Cold War.
foreign relations of laos • laos and vietnam • laos and thailand • laos and america • laos and france
After years of isolation and dependency toward Vietnam, the foreign relations of the Lao PDR have evolved and diversified since the end of the Cold War.
foreign relations of laos • laos and vietnam • laos and thailand • laos and america • laos and france
Asian Pacific Islander Month
A look at Asian contributions to American history.
asian-american • pacific islander • discrimination • internment • camps
A look at Asian contributions to American history.
asian-american • pacific islander • discrimination • internment • camps
Boat Racing Festival in Laos
Laos has many wonderful festivals throughout the year but one of the biggest is the Boat Racing festival. In the small town of Sainyabouli, it is particularly impressive.
travel in laos • traditional laos • festival in laos • boat racing in laos • lao culture
Laos has many wonderful festivals throughout the year but one of the biggest is the Boat Racing festival. In the small town of Sainyabouli, it is particularly impressive.
travel in laos • traditional laos • festival in laos • boat racing in laos • lao culture
Books About Central Asia
A list of books you should read or take with you if you are planning to travel in Afghanistan and the five former Soviet republics of Central Asia.
central asia guidebooks • turkmenistan books and guidebooks • great game books • afghanistan guides • central asian reference
A list of books you should read or take with you if you are planning to travel in Afghanistan and the five former Soviet republics of Central Asia.
central asia guidebooks • turkmenistan books and guidebooks • great game books • afghanistan guides • central asian reference
Laos Opening Up to the World
From a buffer state, Laos is being transformed into a bridge state, taking advantage of its position at the heart of the Greater Mekong sub-region.
greater mekong sub-region • transportation in laos • laos and china • laos and thailand • laos and vietnam
From a buffer state, Laos is being transformed into a bridge state, taking advantage of its position at the heart of the Greater Mekong sub-region.
greater mekong sub-region • transportation in laos • laos and china • laos and thailand • laos and vietnam
Limahong Attacks Manila
An account of Limahong's attack on Manila together with the early history of the city.
manila • spanish colonisation • piracy • limahong • lin feng
An account of Limahong's attack on Manila together with the early history of the city.
manila • spanish colonisation • piracy • limahong • lin feng
Sainyabouli, Elephant City of Laos
Looking for a new destination in Laos on roads less traveled? Sainyabouli is a nice, small city with beautiful scenery just waiting to be discovered by foreign visitors.
travel in laos • traditional laos • luang prabang travel • vientiane travel • lao culture
Looking for a new destination in Laos on roads less traveled? Sainyabouli is a nice, small city with beautiful scenery just waiting to be discovered by foreign visitors.
travel in laos • traditional laos • luang prabang travel • vientiane travel • lao culture
Srivijaya: The First Indonesian State
The ancient state of Srivijaya in the islands of Indonesia is described and placed in historical context.
indonesia • thalassocracy • maritime trade • islamisation • buddhism
The ancient state of Srivijaya in the islands of Indonesia is described and placed in historical context.
indonesia • thalassocracy • maritime trade • islamisation • buddhism
Asian Culture and the Use of Chopsticks
Considered one of the smartest eating utensils ever invented, the actual shape and size of chopsticks vary between the Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures.
chopsticks • asian culture • history of chopsticks • types of chopsticks • chinese chopsticks
Considered one of the smartest eating utensils ever invented, the actual shape and size of chopsticks vary between the Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures.
chopsticks • asian culture • history of chopsticks • types of chopsticks • chinese chopsticks
Le Thanh Tong, Emperor of Vietnam
An intorduction to the life and times of Vietnamese emperor and hero Le Thanh Tong.
vietnam • warfare • china • military technology • champa
An intorduction to the life and times of Vietnamese emperor and hero Le Thanh Tong.
vietnam • warfare • china • military technology • champa
Lord Curzon of India - Preserver of Taj Mahal
Review of 'High Noon of Empire', biography of Lord Curzon, Viceroy to India from 1899-1905 in the light of his perceived contribution to the growth of Indian nationalism
lord curzon • high noon of empire • growth of indian nationalism • hindu and muslim • taj mahal
Review of 'High Noon of Empire', biography of Lord Curzon, Viceroy to India from 1899-1905 in the light of his perceived contribution to the growth of Indian nationalism
lord curzon • high noon of empire • growth of indian nationalism • hindu and muslim • taj mahal
Outlaws
Call them outlaws, gangsters, crooks, gunslingers, desperados, or any other name, they are still famous for the deeds they did that changed the course of history.
outlaws • bandits • bad guys • fugitives • gangsters
Call them outlaws, gangsters, crooks, gunslingers, desperados, or any other name, they are still famous for the deeds they did that changed the course of history.
outlaws • bandits • bad guys • fugitives • gangsters
Thai Vegetarian Cooking
Is there a tradition of Thai vegetarian cooking, or should veggies expect Thai meat dishes, without the meat?
thai vegetarian cooking • thai vegetarian food • chinese-thai vegetarian food • thai vegetarianism • thai food
Is there a tradition of Thai vegetarian cooking, or should veggies expect Thai meat dishes, without the meat?
thai vegetarian cooking • thai vegetarian food • chinese-thai vegetarian food • thai vegetarianism • thai food
The East India Companies and the Birth of Corporate Capital
A concise economic history of the East India Companies
india • china • capitalism • corporatism • opium war
A concise economic history of the East India Companies
india • china • capitalism • corporatism • opium war
The Heart of Washington State: The People Who Live Here
Meet some folks around the state: some you will recognize, others are less known. Then let me know who you want to visit or where you want to go.
personalities • bill gates • washington • washington state • paul allen
Meet some folks around the state: some you will recognize, others are less known. Then let me know who you want to visit or where you want to go.
personalities • bill gates • washington • washington state • paul allen
Asia's Brightest Moments
Celebrate some of the finest accomplishments of individuals and nations.
china • japan • india • pakistan • nepal
Celebrate some of the finest accomplishments of individuals and nations.
china • japan • india • pakistan • nepal
The Cambodian Civil War, 1970-5
The Cambodian Civil War of 1970-5 saw the defeat of the nationalist government and the rise to power of the Khmer Rouges under Pol Pot. The horrific regime heralded by this is one of the darkest moments of history. Understand how and why it happened.
cambodia • sihanouk • lon nol • vietnam war
The Cambodian Civil War of 1970-5 saw the defeat of the nationalist government and the rise to power of the Khmer Rouges under Pol Pot. The horrific regime heralded by this is one of the darkest moments of history. Understand how and why it happened.
cambodia • sihanouk • lon nol • vietnam war
Asia's Darkest Moments
Explore some of the worst things that can happen to people, nations and a continent, and marvel that they survived.
asia • oriental history • history • china • india
Explore some of the worst things that can happen to people, nations and a continent, and marvel that they survived.
asia • oriental history • history • china • india
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