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The Story of Old Paper from Batavia Castle
Thousands of archives from the VOC era are stored at the National Archives of the Republic of Indonesia (ANRI) in Jakarta. The archive has been recognized by UNESCO as world historical heritage.


The Trade and Goods of the VOC
The VOC's trading operations area stretched from South Africa to the Philippines with its center in the Nusantara. The VOC archives recorded the goods that were traded by the ships.


Corruption: The End of the VOC
After nearly two centuries of existence, the VOC was dissolved. The cause was corruption and illicit trade as well as wars that drained the company cash.


VOC vs EIC: War of the European Trade Companies
The British and Dutch both wanted to monopolize the spice trade. The VOC went to any lengths to gain control of the Nusantara.


VOC and the Kingdoms: Between Monopoly and Succession
Royal rulers turned to the VOC for help with succession, war and rebellion. The Company for monopoly, the rulers for power.


VOC, the Trade Alliance of the Land of Windmills
The VOC was founded at a time when the land of windmills was in dire straits. It was both a symbol of glory and Dutch imperialism.


Hinatsu Eitaro, A Filmmaker with Three Names
If Usmar Ismail is called 'the Father of Indonesian Film', what name does Huyung deserve? This one-of-a-kind figure made a name for himself in Indonesian cinema.


A Forgotten Exploding Arsenal
The battle area in the Cisokan River, Cianjur, Indonesia was like an exploding bullet warehouse, leaving the British soldiers in awe.


Preserving Indonesia's Flora and Fauna
Benjamin Galstaun, an Armenian Javanese man, devoted his life to Ragunan Zoo.


The Career of an Armenian Government Official
Petrus Blumberger, author on the history of the Indonesian National Movement during the colonial period, was always interested in his Armenian background.


Dutch East Indies Through the Lens of Onnes Kurkdjian
Onnes Kurkdjian was suspected at his home country, recognized in Europe, and spent the rest of his life in the Dutch East Indies.


Sarkies Brothers, Kings of Hotel in Southeast Asia
The Sarkies family built a chain of luxury hotels in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia. The hotels are still well maintained to this day.


A Gardener who Revived the Bogor Botanical Garden
Due to financial difficulties, the management of the Bogor Botanical Gardens was forced to be handed over to a palace gardener.


Behind the Beauty of Policewomen
Policewomen (Polwan) are not sweeteners of the police image. Their role is crucial in carrying out police duties. However, they were discriminated against and disliked by male police officers.


The Glorious Days of the Banten Sultanate
The famous Banten Sultanate reached its golden age. Nevertheless, its excellence in managing the trading city could not prevent internal political upheaval.

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