The celebration of empire in Great Britain was characterized by a repertoire of patriotic and nationalistic songs, ballads, and marches evoking intense pride.

Feb 16, 2009 - Michael Streich

John Casper Leyden was a student of Edinburgh University, minister, doctor and brilliant Oriental linguist.

Jun 3, 2007 - Neil Gunn

The world's largest and foulest smelling flower, the Rafflesia is a unique plant - not only for its nickname of "corpse flower" but also its strange breeding habits.

Nov 19, 2009 - Cheryn Tan

IOnce a lazy backwater with a seedy waterfront, today Singapore is a Modern City State an island reaping the benefits of an oil and shipping business allied with tourism

Dec 18, 2006 - Mari Nicholson

Singapore has been called 'The Melting Pot of Asia'. It is easy to see why when exploring the four distinct cultural and ethnic areas of the city.

Jul 14, 2010 - Wendy Craig

An hour or two to spare? The ethnic neighbourhoods of Singapore will make a change from Mall shopping. Little India and Little China offer colour and smells to delight.

Jul 28, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

Raffles Hotel and other Raffles legacies feature strongly in the new book by John Malathronas, Singapore Swing, one of few books of travel literature about Singapore

Aug 6, 2007 - Mike Gerrard

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.

Apr 7, 2009 - James Ellsworth

The Japanese occupation,1942-45, weighed heavily on Singapore but they do not forget. They promote their historical memory with museums, monuments and commemorations.

Mar 17, 2009 - James Ellsworth

Candi Borobudur is the biggest temple in the world for Buddhists. Learn about Buddha's teachings by looking at the stone carvings in Borobudur Temple.

Oct 16, 2010 - Ma. Aleah Taboclaon

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

Mar 6, 2009 - Michael Streich

Wander the bustling streets of Singapore's Chinatown for food, shopping and dazzling temples.

Nov 25, 2011 - Karen Warren