Pieter van Stein Callenfels and House of the HobbitsIn the dense jungles of Sumatra, a Dutch archaeologist unearthed the enigmatic remnants of a forgotten prehistoric civilisation, uncovering…Oct 6Oct 6
The Origin of the Dutch WifeOnly a few Dutchmen came here with women. … Here, they were forced to take concubines. But the Dutch are known to be very stingy… They…Jul 28Jul 28
The 1929 Solar Eclipse that challenged Einstein’s theoryA total solar eclipse is happening on 8th April 2024 across America. An eclipse 105 years ago verified Einstein’s calculation on the…Apr 7Apr 7
Michalski and PoloniaPolonia is an elite suburb in Medan and once was the site of the city’s international airport. It was originally a tobacco field operated…Mar 28Mar 28
The Post Office of MedanThe Post office in Medan was recently refurbished and turned into an art and culinary centre. Some says that it is the most beautiful post…Jan 28Jan 28
Plantation temples of DeliThe economic growth in Deli in the late 19th century attracted Chinese labourers and traders to the region. Upon their arrival, they…Jan 27Jan 27
Wilhelm Schüffner : Pioneering Tropical Medicine Amid Complex ControversyDr. Wilhelm August Paul Schüffner (1867–1949) was a German physician whose legacy is in his significant contributions to tropical medicine…Sep 29, 2023Sep 29, 2023
Chen Zhenlong: The Father of Sweet PotatoesChen Zhenlong 陳振龍 (c. 1543–1619) is known as the father of sweet potato in China. Legend says that this Fujian businessman, is responsible…Aug 18, 2023Aug 18, 2023
Tracing the Enigmatic Origins of Bika AmbonUnveiling the Mystery: Discover the fascinating journey of Bika Ambon, a cherished Indonesian delicacy with Portuguese roots, as its…Jul 18, 2023Jul 18, 2023
Deli Tobacco in Ukraine: The Failed Nazi Plan to Replicate Dutch ColonialismHistorian Michael Miller from University of Miami brought about an obscure history: When East Met East: Dutch East Indies Planters and the…Mar 22, 2023Mar 22, 2023