Articles related to "Opium"
The First Opium War
A brief history of the Opium War between China and Britain in the 19th century.
first opium war • opium war • opium china • chinese opium • british opium
A brief history of the Opium War between China and Britain in the 19th century.
first opium war • opium war • opium china • chinese opium • british opium
A Short History of Opium
This article provides a short history of opium production and its impact in East Asia.
opium • heroin • opium wars • china • thailand
This article provides a short history of opium production and its impact in East Asia.
opium • heroin • opium wars • china • thailand
Chinese Opium Trade and the British Opium Wars
The trade in this highly addictive drug extracted from poppies and grown in Bengal caused two wars between Britain and China in the 19th Century.
chinese opium trade • opium wars • treaty of nanking • treaty of tientsin • east india company
The trade in this highly addictive drug extracted from poppies and grown in Bengal caused two wars between Britain and China in the 19th Century.
chinese opium trade • opium wars • treaty of nanking • treaty of tientsin • east india company
The First Opium War
The background to and implications of the First Opium War foughtbetween Britain and China.
opium trade • china • qing dynasty • imperialism
The background to and implications of the First Opium War foughtbetween Britain and China.
opium trade • china • qing dynasty • imperialism
Illegal Poppies
Illegal opium poppies (Papaver somniferum)are worth the risk from the DEA.
illegal opium poppies (papaver somniferum) are wor
Illegal opium poppies (Papaver somniferum)are worth the risk from the DEA.
illegal opium poppies (papaver somniferum) are wor
The Origins of Heroin
Part two of a multipart series on the origins and implications of recreational drugs. From the poppy fields of Asia, pain relief and addiction were born.
opiate abuse • history of heroin use • opium poppy derivatives • physical effects of heroin use • physical effects of opium use
Part two of a multipart series on the origins and implications of recreational drugs. From the poppy fields of Asia, pain relief and addiction were born.
opiate abuse • history of heroin use • opium poppy derivatives • physical effects of heroin use • physical effects of opium use
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 Second Opium War
A description of the Second Opium War between Britain and France allied against China.
china • imperialism • unequal treaties • russia • britain
A description of the Second Opium War between Britain and France allied against China.
china • imperialism • unequal treaties • russia • britain
The History and Culture of Poppies
Poppies have a long history as a narcotic, are a popular flower, and have a rich history, which make them a fascinating plant to study.
poppy • opium poppy • shirley poppy • popple • papaver
Poppies have a long history as a narcotic, are a popular flower, and have a rich history, which make them a fascinating plant to study.
poppy • opium poppy • shirley poppy • popple • papaver
Augustinian Medieval Medicine
The Augustinian Medieval monks knew more about black henbane, hemlock and opium than anyone alive today. It was the best medicine you could buy in the Middle Ages."
augustinian • medieval medicine • augustinian monks • augustinian medicine • medieval times
The Augustinian Medieval monks knew more about black henbane, hemlock and opium than anyone alive today. It was the best medicine you could buy in the Middle Ages."
augustinian • medieval medicine • augustinian monks • augustinian medicine • medieval times
Kali's Killers
Reviled as devilish stranglers, the Thugs were in truth brigands suppressed by the British Empire.
opium in the british empire • nature of british empire • religious cults in india • opium in india • orientalism in india
Reviled as devilish stranglers, the Thugs were in truth brigands suppressed by the British Empire.
opium in the british empire • nature of british empire • religious cults in india • opium in india • orientalism in india
MARIJUANA PART ONE: HISTORY AND HEALTH EFFECTS
Go to your nearest pharmacy. Next to the aspirin and the paracetamol you won't find a little green box of marijuana. It has medical properties similar to the other analgesics but it never found it on to the shelves. Read on to learn more about the uses of marijuana, its medical benefits and the history of its use.
marijuana • merijuana • cannabis • cannabidiol • drugs
Go to your nearest pharmacy. Next to the aspirin and the paracetamol you won't find a little green box of marijuana. It has medical properties similar to the other analgesics but it never found it on to the shelves. Read on to learn more about the uses of marijuana, its medical benefits and the history of its use.
marijuana • merijuana • cannabis • cannabidiol • drugs
Shanghai
A brief introduction to the city of Shanghai and its history.
shanghai • industrial and economic development • chinese history • opium wars
A brief introduction to the city of Shanghai and its history.
shanghai • industrial and economic development • chinese history • opium wars
The Boxers
The Boxer Rebellion of 1898-1900: who were the Boxers and what happened to them?
china • imperialism • opium • boxer rebellion • dowager empress
The Boxer Rebellion of 1898-1900: who were the Boxers and what happened to them?
china • imperialism • opium • boxer rebellion • dowager empress
How Addiction Features Prominently in Literature
Addiction has historically remained a topic of curiosity among writers and readers. Here is an overview of addiction in historical, modern and non-traditional literature.
writing about addiction • literature on addiction • early works of addiction in literature • contemporary works of addiction in literature • untraditional addictions in literature
Addiction has historically remained a topic of curiosity among writers and readers. Here is an overview of addiction in historical, modern and non-traditional literature.
writing about addiction • literature on addiction • early works of addiction in literature • contemporary works of addiction in literature • untraditional addictions in literature
Khun Sa
The life and times of the Shan-Chinese drug lord criminal mastermind Khun Sa are placed in context.
opium production in thailand • betrayal of the shans • thai junta • zhang qifu • methamphetamines in southeast asia
The life and times of the Shan-Chinese drug lord criminal mastermind Khun Sa are placed in context.
opium production in thailand • betrayal of the shans • thai junta • zhang qifu • methamphetamines in southeast asia
Cabbages & Condoms: Hilltribe Family Planning
In the Northern Mountains of Thailand, the non-profit arm of the PDA has opened a remarkable restaurant and Museum called Cabbages and Condoms which is helping the locals
bangkok • phuket • pattaya • chiang rai • aka
In the Northern Mountains of Thailand, the non-profit arm of the PDA has opened a remarkable restaurant and Museum called Cabbages and Condoms which is helping the locals
bangkok • phuket • pattaya • chiang rai • aka
The Golden Triangle of Thailand
At a curve in the Mekong River, the three countries of Burma, Laos and Thailand converge and can be seen from the river bank. Hence the name, The Golden Triangle.
northern thailand • burma • opium poppy • laos and cambodia • king of thailand
At a curve in the Mekong River, the three countries of Burma, Laos and Thailand converge and can be seen from the river bank. Hence the name, The Golden Triangle.
northern thailand • burma • opium poppy • laos and cambodia • king of thailand
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
Strange Medical Facts
The world is accustomed to modern medical technology and medication but how and when did these advances come about and have they improved quality of life?
medical advances • contact lenses • bandages and origin • bandages and band-aid • bandages and johnson & johnson
The world is accustomed to modern medical technology and medication but how and when did these advances come about and have they improved quality of life?
medical advances • contact lenses • bandages and origin • bandages and band-aid • bandages and johnson & johnson
A Christmas Carol
Every year at this time, I take in the tale again, each season finding myself more in sympathy with Ebenezer Scrooge.
a christmas carol • charles dickens • 19th-century england • enclosure laws • british history
Every year at this time, I take in the tale again, each season finding myself more in sympathy with Ebenezer Scrooge.
a christmas carol • charles dickens • 19th-century england • enclosure laws • british history
Dorothy's Poppies
All across North America, poppies are unfolding their petals, some white, some yellow, some reddish, and of course some orange.
dorothy's poppies • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
All across North America, poppies are unfolding their petals, some white, some yellow, some reddish, and of course some orange.
dorothy's poppies • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Garden Poetry
Here in the Southeast, the winter continues to be a rough one. Right now, we're in the midst of a snowstorm with possible power outages. Rather than worry, I'd rather turn my attention to the indoors where there's no shortage of garden-related activities. Among my favorite pastimes is garden poetry.
garden poetry • garden verse • a.e. housman • "a shropshire lad • " walahfried strabo
Here in the Southeast, the winter continues to be a rough one. Right now, we're in the midst of a snowstorm with possible power outages. Rather than worry, I'd rather turn my attention to the indoors where there's no shortage of garden-related activities. Among my favorite pastimes is garden poetry.
garden poetry • garden verse • a.e. housman • "a shropshire lad • " walahfried strabo
Porlock Weir in Somerset, England
This picturesque, harbour near Exmoor National Park features the tiny Culbone Church, which was used to shelter lepers. It is also where Coleridge wrote "Kubla Khan"
where coleridge wrote his opium induced kubla kha • a tiny medieval harbour • at the very edge of the exmoor national park • near the someset-devon border. wild red deer and • england’s smallest complete parish church
This picturesque, harbour near Exmoor National Park features the tiny Culbone Church, which was used to shelter lepers. It is also where Coleridge wrote "Kubla Khan"
where coleridge wrote his opium induced kubla kha • a tiny medieval harbour • at the very edge of the exmoor national park • near the someset-devon border. wild red deer and • england’s smallest complete parish church
Thailand's Northern Hill Tribes
Speaking different languages and worshipping different spirits the villages of the Akha, Maew, Lisu and Karen are a big attraction for trekkers and tourists.
mai hong son in northern thailand • modern-day shangi-la • akha • maew • lisu and karen hill tribes
Speaking different languages and worshipping different spirits the villages of the Akha, Maew, Lisu and Karen are a big attraction for trekkers and tourists.
mai hong son in northern thailand • modern-day shangi-la • akha • maew • lisu and karen hill tribes
Most Successful Perfumes of Our Time
In the current world of designer scents, celebrity perfumes and niche fragrances, spare a thought for some of the most commerical, ground-breaking perfumes of our time.
successful perfumes • perfume legends • iconic scent • popular perfumes • french fragrances
In the current world of designer scents, celebrity perfumes and niche fragrances, spare a thought for some of the most commerical, ground-breaking perfumes of our time.
successful perfumes • perfume legends • iconic scent • popular perfumes • french fragrances
Reefer Madness: Tell Your Children
This partial synopsis and brief analysis of the American cult film classic "Reefer Madness" examines some of this early motion picture's themes and techniques.
reefer madness movie 1936 • reefer madness tell your children 1936 • movies and films 1936 • reefer madness propaganda films • cult classic films
This partial synopsis and brief analysis of the American cult film classic "Reefer Madness" examines some of this early motion picture's themes and techniques.
reefer madness movie 1936 • reefer madness tell your children 1936 • movies and films 1936 • reefer madness propaganda films • cult classic films
Still More Bible Flowers
A continuation of the discussion of plants from the Holy Lands.
rose of sharon • daffodilas • malva • resurrection plant • poppies
A continuation of the discussion of plants from the Holy Lands.
rose of sharon • daffodilas • malva • resurrection plant • poppies
The Ebers Papyrus of Ancient Egypt
The Ebers Papyrus is one of the oldest and most important records of plant use in medicine; it contains details of medicinal plants still in use today.
ebers papyrus • records of ancient medicinal plant use • ancient egyptian medicinal records • discovery of the ebers papyrus • contents of the ebers papyrus
The Ebers Papyrus is one of the oldest and most important records of plant use in medicine; it contains details of medicinal plants still in use today.
ebers papyrus • records of ancient medicinal plant use • ancient egyptian medicinal records • discovery of the ebers papyrus • contents of the ebers papyrus
The Triads
The Triads rise to power followed the same type of pattern as the Mafia. And as the power of the Families appears to be declining, the future threat of the Triads needs to be examined.
sun yat sen • hung mun • manchus
The Triads rise to power followed the same type of pattern as the Mafia. And as the power of the Families appears to be declining, the future threat of the Triads needs to be examined.
sun yat sen • hung mun • manchus
Languorous Water Lilies
The history, folklore, and uses of water lily and lotus
water lily • lotus • water lilies • lotuses • egyptian blue lotus
The history, folklore, and uses of water lily and lotus
water lily • lotus • water lilies • lotuses • egyptian blue lotus
Vapid Gardens
Maybe vapidity is just a figment of the imagination, but I doubt I will regret writing any of these things in the morning.
consolation prize
Maybe vapidity is just a figment of the imagination, but I doubt I will regret writing any of these things in the morning.
consolation prize
Cancer Pain Management
Effective cancer pain management requires a combination of pharmaceutical treatments and the assessment and treatment of psychosocial factors affecting the patient.
cancer pain • nerves • opioids • morphine • codeine
Effective cancer pain management requires a combination of pharmaceutical treatments and the assessment and treatment of psychosocial factors affecting the patient.
cancer pain • nerves • opioids • morphine • codeine
Chinese Export Porcelain
A lovely legacy of the China Trade, Chinese Export Porcelain is highly collectible and beautiful to own.
porcelain • pottery • chinese export • antiques • collectibles
A lovely legacy of the China Trade, Chinese Export Porcelain is highly collectible and beautiful to own.
porcelain • pottery • chinese export • antiques • collectibles
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
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
Blowing Smoke on the Future of Tobacco
Will tobacco be legal in 50 years? Let's hope not...
tobacco • appalachia
Will tobacco be legal in 50 years? Let's hope not...
tobacco • appalachia
Seven Medicines
Susun Weed discusses the seven medicines: Serenity, Story, Energy, Lifestyle, Herbal, Pharmaceutical, Hi-Tech.
Susun Weed discusses the seven medicines: Serenity, Story, Energy, Lifestyle, Herbal, Pharmaceutical, Hi-Tech.
Thailand's Yunnan population
After Mao Tse Tung's takeover of China, many of the Yunnanese migrated across the mountains into Thailand, where they and their descendents still live.
mae hong son • tai yai • oolong tea • drug lord khun sa • yunnan chinese
After Mao Tse Tung's takeover of China, many of the Yunnanese migrated across the mountains into Thailand, where they and their descendents still live.
mae hong son • tai yai • oolong tea • drug lord khun sa • yunnan chinese
Dorothy Wordsworth: Sister and Poet
A brief introduction to the poetics in the journals of Dorothy Wordsworth, sister to the Romantic poet William.,A brief introduction to the poetics in the journals of Dorothy Wordsworth, sister to the Romantic poet William.
dorothy wordsworth • william wordsworth • coleridge • southey • romanticism
A brief introduction to the poetics in the journals of Dorothy Wordsworth, sister to the Romantic poet William.,A brief introduction to the poetics in the journals of Dorothy Wordsworth, sister to the Romantic poet William.
dorothy wordsworth • william wordsworth • coleridge • southey • romanticism
Bill Murray Joins Mr. Fox
Bill Murray and Jason Schwartzman have officially joined the cast of Wes Anderson's The Fantastic Mr. Fox. No release date yet for stop-motion picture.
bill murray • the fantastic mr. fox • wes anderson • george clooney • jason schwartzman
Bill Murray and Jason Schwartzman have officially joined the cast of Wes Anderson's The Fantastic Mr. Fox. No release date yet for stop-motion picture.
bill murray • the fantastic mr. fox • wes anderson • george clooney • jason schwartzman
Cottage Garden Planting Plan
Creating a cottage-style, drought-resistant planting design for a cottage front garden.
cottage garden design • cottage garden planting plan • cottage garden • flowers • plants
Creating a cottage-style, drought-resistant planting design for a cottage front garden.
cottage garden design • cottage garden planting plan • cottage garden • flowers • plants
Facts: James Bond travel in Africa
In The Living Daylights and The Spy Who Loved Me, Roger Moore visits the Sahara, the Atlas mountains, the Pyramids and the Great Hypostle Hall at Karnak near Luxor.
james bond • africa • egypt • morocco • 007
In The Living Daylights and The Spy Who Loved Me, Roger Moore visits the Sahara, the Atlas mountains, the Pyramids and the Great Hypostle Hall at Karnak near Luxor.
james bond • africa • egypt • morocco • 007
Not Jane Austen's Mansfield Park
This is a review of the 1999 film 'Manfield Park'.
mansfield park • jane austen • jane austen films • wealth • corruption
This is a review of the 1999 film 'Manfield Park'.
mansfield park • jane austen • jane austen films • wealth • corruption
Pills-A-Go-Go
A Fiendish Investigation into Pill Marketing, Art, History, and Consumption by the editors of the popular zine about pill culture.
pills • zine
A Fiendish Investigation into Pill Marketing, Art, History, and Consumption by the editors of the popular zine about pill culture.
pills • zine
What Killed Richard Randolph?
Murder is, once again, suspected when Richard Randolph dies. His wife, Judith, is suspected but she accuses Nancy Randolph.
nancy randolph • colonial american medicine • murder in old virginia • death of richard randolph • american history
Murder is, once again, suspected when Richard Randolph dies. His wife, Judith, is suspected but she accuses Nancy Randolph.
nancy randolph • colonial american medicine • murder in old virginia • death of richard randolph • american history
Battling Teen Pharm Parties
As the problem of prescription drug abuse among young people continues to grow, parents need to be aware of pharm parties and what they can do to fight this evil.
teen prescription drug abuse • prescription drug addiction • abusing prescription drugs • pharm parties • teen drug abuse
As the problem of prescription drug abuse among young people continues to grow, parents need to be aware of pharm parties and what they can do to fight this evil.
teen prescription drug abuse • prescription drug addiction • abusing prescription drugs • pharm parties • teen drug abuse
Bintan Island, Near Singapore
Bintan Island was the trading crossroads between Indonesia, China, The Middle East and India, Now it is the chic crossroads for visitors to Singapore and Indonesia.
bintan singapore indonesia • golf jack nichlaus • gary player • water sports • spas
Bintan Island was the trading crossroads between Indonesia, China, The Middle East and India, Now it is the chic crossroads for visitors to Singapore and Indonesia.
bintan singapore indonesia • golf jack nichlaus • gary player • water sports • spas
Book Review: Little Hut of Leaping Fishes
Set in the final years of Imperial China, Chiew-Siah Tei explores the lives of two brothers as they carry their family legacy into a new era in Chinese history.
little hut of leapping fishes • chiew-siah tei • imperial china • family loyalty and personal integrity • chinese history
Set in the final years of Imperial China, Chiew-Siah Tei explores the lives of two brothers as they carry their family legacy into a new era in Chinese history.
little hut of leapping fishes • chiew-siah tei • imperial china • family loyalty and personal integrity • chinese history
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