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Sukarno and The Prostitution Scandal in Denmark
A scandalous mess that tainted Indonesian diplomatic history: an Indonesian diplomat was reported to have provided a woman for Sukarno.


Why the Dutch Army Burned Down Prambonwetan
Seven soldiers from Dutch marine brigade were taken prisoner by TNI, provoking subsequent vindictive retaliation from the Dutch military.


The Origin of Prince Samber Nyawa
The Javanese primary sources reveal the origin of the daunting epithet carried by Prince Samber Nyawa.


When the Bader Fish Eats Coconut Flowers
The Kedung Ombo Reservoir has sunk the history of a sacred ancestral land, boiling a tale where defiance and betrayal unfolds.


The Unfaltering Dream of Nuclear
The notion of constructing a nuclear power plant has been deliberated for decades. The government still including it in their agenda.


A Miracle in Jakarta
MRT was a half-century dream that finally came true.


A Prince in a Pursuit of Happiness
Living a lavish life in the palace was a fate he detested. Eventually resided in a village, he discovered the life philosophy of happiness.


The Life of a Martyr
A quiet student was regarded as a symbol of resistance against Sukarno’s regime. His death was clouded with mystery.


The Tale of the King of Tire
The story of one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the 1960s era. His trace completely vanished after the transfer of power.


The Carnage in Cibugel
Heart-wrenching stories from the witnesses of the horrific terrors induced by the ruthless DI/TII guerrillas.


The Memory Tape of Kotot Sukardi
He was the pioneer of Indonesian children's films, yet the possibility of finding his name in the grandeur of film history is little to none


The Doctor on the Death List
Dr. Soesilo, a malaria specialist who was appointed as the Health Inspector. His life ended tragically at the hands of the Japanese.


The Downfall of a Palace Tycoon
Teuku Markam was the royal and loyal conglomerate to Sukarno. When the New Order regime, his business dynasty was completely wiped out.


How "The Tiger of Asia" Lost Its Claws
Once soared as The Tiger of Asia, now Indonesian national team conquering the great wall of Southeast Asia even seems like a utopian dream.


A Journey to Greatness: Chess in Indonesia
Chess players are everywhere. Like fish in the ocean, they are easy to find. Yet, Indonesia's chess masters are like a needle in a haystack.

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