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Sukarno and His Sampaguita

Sukarno's love story with a Filipina actress became the talk of the town, even inspiring a novel by an illustrious Filipino writer.

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Revisiting the Narrative of 'Flowers of Japan'

Is it true that the Kembang Jepun area in Surabaya is related to the history of karayuki-san or Japanese prostitutes?

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Palestine's Dream of Independence

The desire for Palestine's full independence is reflected in its educational curriculum.

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The Birth of Indonesia's Own Currency

Regardless of the challenging situation at that time, Indonesia issued its own currency, which had to face competition with Japanese and NICA money.

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The History of Herbal Medicine in Nusantara

Herbal remedies are the oldest medicine that date back thousands of years. Constantly challenged by its modern counterpart, this natural treatment is now making a comeback as a favorable alternative.

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Two Europeans that Waged Wars on Lombok

Two major wars raged on Lombok, Indonesia in 1839 and 1894. Two shrewd adventurers from Europe were behind it.

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A Traveler Linguist in the Dutch East Indies

Van der Tuuk devoted his life to studying the languages of Nusantara. He compiled dictionaries of Batak, Lampung, and Kawi-Bali.

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The Fight for the Truth of the Balibo Five

Five Australian journalists were killed while on assignment in East Timor. The Indonesian and Australian governments appeared to cover it up for the sake of maintaining good relations between the two countries.

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The Eid al-Adha Assassination Attempt on Sukarno

After a failed attempt on Eid al-Fitr, the perpetrators tried to assassinate President Sukarno on Eid al-Adha by shooting him in the middle of prayer. The captured offenders were revealed to be part of Darul Islam/Islamic Armed Forces of Indonesia (DI/TII) led by S.M. Kartosoewirjo.

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Abortion Controversy From Time to Time

Abortion was a common practice in ancient societies. However, the ethical-philosophical issues and methods related to it are often debated from time to time, mainly on the notion of when a fetus starts to have a soul.