Layers of Tradition: The Enduring Legacy of Martabak in Indonesian CuisineA 1921 film about Merapi showcases a market scene in a town in Central Java. The film depicts people selling a variety of items: Javanese…Jan 10Jan 10
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 6, 2024Oct 6, 2024
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 28, 2024Jul 28, 2024
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 7, 2024Apr 7, 2024
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 28, 2024Mar 28, 2024
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 28, 2024Jan 28, 2024
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 27, 2024Jan 27, 2024
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
