Nommensen's arrival to the Land of Batak wasn't just to preach the gospel, but to spread the belief in the supremacy of the white race.

The colonial government considered Arabs a threat. They were forbidden to mingle with the natives and their movements were restricted.

With his brother, he attempted to assassinate an Indonesian official in the Netherlands. Before that, he was involved in the APRA coup in Bandung.

Arabs have a history of building successful businesses in Indonesia. Their businesses range from entertainment, trade, land-housing, textiles, to horse trading.

Arabs have a great impact in enriching the culinary variety of Indonesia.

Batavia's elite made funeral ceremonies a showcase for luxury. The government was outraged and imposed several restrictions.

Through primbon, people's actions are carefully designed and calculated to avoid being misguided and wretched.

For some, koteka, or penis gourd, is considered a symbol of backwardness. However, it is still worn as a symbol of resistance.

The myth of Ratu Kidul is still widely believed by the Javanese today. This is how the story of Ratu Kidul began.

Vilified as a quick source of fortune, but also praised as a protector of the land that produces crops.

Initially, the custom of wearing black only existed among the nobility in mourning. Over the course of time, black dresses crossed class boundaries and became the choice of many women.

There are many types of them, but their job is only one: stealing money or rice. These childlike spirits are known to bring wealth to their owner.

Javanese people believe in the existence of supernatural beings that both disturb and help them.

The scandal of Governor-General Jan Pieterszoon Coen's adopted daughter destroyed the careers of several VOC officials in Batavia. However, instead of losing his position, Anthony van Diemen triumphed as the later governor-general.

A story of a unit formed by the Dutch military to hunt for J.C. Princen, a Dutch soldier who defected to the Republican side, dead or alive.