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Interracial Marriages and Reversed Surnames in the Dutch East Indies
Interracial marriages had produced generations of mixed-blood children as well a unique tradition of naming children with reversed surnames.


The Sandakan Death Marches
The Japanese forced thousands of POWs to march for hundreds of kilometers. Out of more than two thousand POWs, only six survived.


Marriage by the Glove: Marriage of Separated Lovers
Marrying a European woman was the dream of European immigrant men living in the Dutch East Indies. To tie the knot, women married gloves.


The Final Moments of Kartosoewirjo
Kartosoewirjo, leader of the rebellious Darul Islam, was executed and buried on Ubi Island, Jakarta’s Thousand Islands not on Onrust Island.


The Poignant Tales of Ianfu
Former Indonesian ianfu finally voiced their voices, recalling their poignant life stories when they were being forced to become sex slaves.


Ianfu, The Dark and Forgotten History of Japanese Sex Slaves
Sukarno's cooperation with Japan inflicted unimaginable suffering. Romusha and ianfu, two dark sides of history that left painful memories.


The Silent Suffering of Ianfu in Indonesia
Japan established ianjo to fulfill the sexual needs of its soldiers. Still, rapes committed by the Japanese soldiers were prevalent outside.


A Day of Terror in Rengat
People of Rengat witnessed the deadliest Dutch military operation. The record of terror-stricken day disappears from both nations history.


The Price of Independence: Two Other Massacres by the Dutch
More than a hundred thousand people died throughout Indonesian war of independence against the Netherlands. Most were innocent civilians.


A Harrowing Time for the Dutch in Indonesia
Thousands of people who were fell victim to the Indonesian revolution. Most of them were innocent children, women, and the elderly.


The Javanese in the Land of White Elephants
From gardeners to traders, the Javanese reside in a foreign land with no return plan in mind.


The Confrontation that Devastated Singapore
The confrontation Indonesia-Malaysia sparked a bombing in Singapore. The perpetrators, two Indonesian marines, were sentenced to death.


When The Americans Volunteered in Indonesia
America sent their youths to Indonesia to work as volunteers. The Communist Party of Indonesia (PKI) suspected them to be CIA’s puppet.


Ganefo, Sukarno’s Attempt to Challenge the Olympics
Sukarno held Ganefo to rival the Olympics. The sporting event was triggered by Indonesia's political stance against Israel and Taiwan.


Importing Specialists to Indonesia or Bringing Back “the Colonials”?
How did the newly-established country Indonesia meet the demand of specialists in various government services? Importing foreign personnel.

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