The British and Dutch both wanted to monopolize the spice trade. The VOC went to any lengths to gain control of the Nusantara.

Royal rulers turned to the VOC for help with succession, war and rebellion. The Company for monopoly, the rulers for power.

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.

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.

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

Benjamin Galstaun, an Armenian Javanese man, devoted his life to Ragunan Zoo.

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

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

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

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

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

Indonesia has not fully recognized native faiths.

This is the story of the largest publisher and bookstore the Dutch East Indies ever had, which ended due to nationalization.

Liangan was built on land that was hit several times by the eruption of Mount Sindoro. Why did it survive until now?