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Guide to Thailand: History of Thailand & Southeast Asia
A summary on the history of Southeast Asia. Click on the topics in the left side navigation bar to go to other chapters in the history.
Flow of History
Flow of History: Decolonization of Se Asia After Ww Ii
The changes in status of the nations of SE Asia following World War II is the focus. Text plus a colored graphic flowchart make the topic visually appealing and of interest to both students and educators.
US Navy
Naval History and Heritage Command: By Sea, Air, and Land
From the Department of the Navy, this site provides a detailed description of naval activities and strategy during the war in Southeast Asia. Great maps and pictures too.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: South / Southeast Asia Guide
A university site from the University of Wisconsin with numerous hyperlinks to issues and information on South and Southeast Asia.
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Study: Philippines
The Library of Congress offers a detailed history of the Philippines along with background on such areas as economics, populations, vital statistics, and the like.
Virtual Bangladesh
Virtual Bangladesh: History
This site provides a section from Virtual Bangladesh on the country's independence and history.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Laos
This site provides a brief history of Laos, including a discussion of the People's Democratic Republic established in 1975. Pictures and a map included, as well as information on culture and demographics.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Terracotta Warriors From Mausoleum of First Qin Emperor of China
The underground terracotta army found in the burial complex of Qin Shihuang reveals much about an ancient way of life. We gain a window of insight to the First Emperor's worldview and enduring influence.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Portrait of Sin Sukju
"Portrait of Sin Sukju" reflected both the honor that Sin Sukju brought to his lineage as a meritorious official in Korea as well as Confucian beliefs about the afterlife. View the portrait and read about the person it commemorated.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Beliefs of Hinduism
Read a quick description of the most common Hindu beliefs and view a picture of a sandstone statue of Harihara.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Funeral Banner of Lady Dai (Xin Zhui)
The elite men and women of the Han dynasty enjoyed an opulent lifestyle that could stretch into the afterlife. Today, the well-furnished tombs of the elite give us a glimpse of the luxurious goods they treasured and enjoyed. Take a look...
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Khan Academy: Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja)
The art of medieval India, like the art of medieval Europe, was primarily in the service of religion. The supple and expressive quality of the dancing Shiva is one of the touchstones of South Asian, and indeed, world sculpture. View...
Other
Vietnam War Bibliography
A great resource for print resources on the Vietnam War. The Table of Contents provide a good organizational tool of bibliographic information for anyone trying to understand the conflict.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: South and Southeast Asians of Canada
A page giving the history of the immigrants of Asia to Canada. Learn about their culture, economy, society, and religion on this site.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Todai Ji
When completed in the 740s, Todai-ji (or "Great Eastern Temple") was the largest building project ever on Japanese soil. Its creation reflects the complex intermingling of Buddhism and politics in early Japan. View pictures and read...
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Indonesia: Battle for Independence
This article surveys the history of Indonesia, including its independence from the Netherlands in 1949. Features include maps, photos, and information on culture and demographics.
Digital History
Digital History: World War Ii and Japanese American Relocation [Pdf]
This lesson plan is from a unit that covers the period from the Second World War up to the Cold War. It looks at Japanese aggression in China and Indochina prior to and during World War II, the quandary in the United States of whether or...
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: The u.s. Army in Vietnam
This site gives an in-depth look at the U.S. Army action during the Vietnam War. To find more information about Diem's overthrow, look under the section labeled 635.
Other
Cambodia: Beauty and Darkness
Site about Cambodia is run by volunteers in the memory of those killed during the Khmer Rouge period. Oral histories, a five-part article about Cambodia's history, sets of photos, facts about traveling and statistical information make...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Longmen Caves, Luoyang
Worship and power struggles, enlightenment and suicide-the 2300 caves and niches filled with Buddhist art at Longmen in China has witnessed it all.The steep limestone cliffs extend for almost a mile and contain approximately 110,000...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Thailand
BBC News offers us a general overview of the south-east Asian country of Thailand. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Cambodia
BBC News offers us a general overview of the south-east Asian country of Cambodia. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Laos
BBC News offers a general overview of the communist south-east Asian country of Laos. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Malaysia
BBC News features a general overview of the prosperous south-east Asian country of Malaysia. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.