Articles related to "Malaya"

The Malayan peninsula had three main advantages that enabled it to become part of the global trading system for more than a thousand years.

Why have people moved from one country to another? How have their lives changed as a result?

The story of an epic Malayan bombing mission, Dec. 1941. Scarf witnessed the destruction of his entire squadron but still carried out a heroic solo raid.

Direct and indirect rule in Southeast Asia can be understood with definitions, examples, and exploring its significance to understanding the region's history.

The Brahmavaivarta Purana takes a view on creation that is slightly different from that of the other Puranas, but this view is crucial to our understanding of perhaps the

The attack on Pearl Harbor shocked Americans from their isolationism, uniting them as never before, and marked the official entry of the United States into World War II.

Sri Lanka's fruits are not only packed with sweetness, and energy-boosting vitamins and minerals, but are also utilized as key ingredients in traditional medicine.

Winston Churchill's Asian "fortress" was captured by General Yamashita as a result of inadequate defensive measures, inter-service rivalries, and vacillation.

Colonised by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British, Malacca is Malaysia's oldest settlement, founded by an unlikely conflict between a dog anda mouse deer.

Singapore is a treasure trove of WW II memorabilia for history buffs. Several sites are worth the extra trek to relive the sharp and poignant memories of the war.

The absence of fighter protection left Force Z vulnerable to marauding Japanese strike aircraft, forcibly demonstrating that the reign of the battleship was near its end.

The story of an Australian airman's unflinching bravery while enduring interrogation and finally his brutal execution.

The Black Dragon Society followed the Black Ocean Society in 1901. Founded by Ryohei Uchida, it was dedicated to the occupation of Manchuria.

In 1915, Indian Muslim troops on Singapore mutinied, killing their officers and British civilians. Why did they do this and what happened next?

Following factory closures in the footwear and garments industries, now Thailand's rubber producers face bankruptcy.

Head lice are parasites. They cling to hairs, feed on blood and crawl from head to head. They are not dangerous; however, treatment is usually difficult.

From the time the first louse bit a human being, we've put up with them, misunderstood them, hated, them, and used them. They've affected us in return.

Ibn Battutta was a Moroccan-born Muslim who travelled the greater part of 75,000 miles over the course of his lifetime.

This exhibition centre explores the two world wars and all conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth during the 20th century and into the 21st century.

This Southeast Asia gem on the Malacca Straits coast has attracted merchants, pirates and colonialists since the 14th century and now tourists flock to sample its charms.

Nellie Bly was the pen name of one of the most daring young journalists of her day. Few male journalists achieved her fame, or risked as much for a story.

Phuket, was once just a tin mining, dirty little island, inhabited by indentured labourers brought from the Malay peninsula. Their legacy is in the houses in Phuket Town

The beef tapeworm has been with humanity a long time - long enough to inspire a collection of stranger-than-fiction facts and peculiar misunderstandings.

Forget the tin opener, this tropical gem is best eaten fresh. Nutritionally rich and hiding a wealth of healing compounds, it deserves a closer look.

Ascaris lumbricoides evolved with humans, and it lives in the intestines of millions of people. Large and active, it has inspired many tales and considerable folklore.

Here are four excellent museums in Moscow that should not be overlooked on a visit to the Russian capitol. From Paleontology to Mayakovsky, these museums are a must-see

The Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy have an infamous mistrust of one another. Will the latest squabble over finance see the end of one of Britain's military services?

Information on Raja Brooke, Batu & Niah Caves, Borneo, Melaka's Stadhuys, Gunung Mulu National Park, Petronas Towers Skybridge & the Hindu Shrine.

Perak, literally meaning silver, was the silver lining of Malaysia's heyday, now has to its name indecisively sleepy backwater towns and agricultural industries.

Hero of the Battle of Britain, the Hurricane's exploits tend to be overshadowed by the Spitfire, but it was the Hurricane that claimed the lion's share of victories.

Few in the Western Hemisphere have even heard of it. But Khalkhin Gol in 1939 was one of the most important battles of the 20th century.

Fifteenth century Portuguese navigators sailed into the unknown to find a sea route to Asia around the coast of Africa. The venture took them eighty years to complete.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada is a popular destination for families with children of all ages. There are many family-friendly activites and attractions located in the city.