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A Sip of the Story of Toraja Coffee
A story of the renowned of Toraja coffee. Introduced by the people of Gowa but planted in Toraja, it turned into a worldwide favorite.


Glorious Days of a Dutch Shipping Company
A Dutch shipping company took control of the shipping networks in Nusantara. KPM played a role in establishing the colonial state.


The Breakthrough of The Man from Irian
Frans Kaisiepo went into politics because of his teacher from Java. He played a role in the integration of Papua into Indonesia.


The Fight of Semarangese Against the Japanese
Japanese soldiers refused to hand over their weapons. Dr. Kariadi's death triggered the Five-Day Battle of Semarang eventually broke out.


Yang Chil Sung, A Korean Guerrilla in Indonesia
A young Korean man and four former Japanese soldiers joined the force of Indonesian freedom fighters. They were executed by Dutch soldiers.


Pollution From Time to Time
Pollution has been of Batavia's persistent issues. Java's other cities are also polluted. Pollution have been causing many diseases.


Forests Jeopardized
Forests have been exposed to destruction for a very long time. Efforts to regulate forests have failed to curb the rate of deforestation.


Ocean Exploration in Nusantara
The desire to develop science as an instrument of colonial power resulted in two scientific expeditions at the Dutch East Indies Sea.


Raffles' Passion to be a Naturalist
In between his administrative duties, Raffles paved his way to be a renown naturalist.


A Javanese in the French Foreign Legion
Despite his contribution to Australia, he was expelled from the country. He then went to New Caledonia and served France.


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?


The Surinamese's Anti Colonialism Symbol
Javanese in Suriname believed this man was sent by God from Java to free them from oppression. The man is Anton De Kom.


The Last Moment of Wolter Mongisidi
The national hero was executed in the middle of a muddy night. He firmly held his faith in freedom up until his last breath.


Soejono Family, Heroes for the Dutch and Indonesians
Raden Adipati Ario Soejono became a minister in the cabinet of Queen Wilhelmina, while his children fought against the Nazi occupation.


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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