Tag Archives: history

Creating Russophobia: From the Great Religious Schism to Anti-Putin Hysteria

There are many, among my circle of friends, who are quick to jump on the “Stand with Ukraine” bandwagon because it is the politically correct thing to do, without trying to understand the undercurrent of the political situation. These people should read Creating Russophobia: From the Great Religious Schism to Anti-Putin Hysteria by Guy Mettan… Read More: Creating Russophobia: From the Great Religious Schism to Anti-Putin Hysteria »

A Flag Worth Dying For

If you are looking for an interesting and fun way to learn about history without overwhelming yourself with the details, A Flag Worth Dying For: The Power and Politics of National Symbols may be what you need. The author, Tim Marshall, who also wrote Prisoners of Geography, explains how flags (and the power they symbolise)… Read More: A Flag Worth Dying For »

康熙大帝

如果你是那种看历史书就想睡觉的人，不妨拿这本书瞅一眼。虽然写法不伦不类（好比让周星驰重新编出来的“红楼梦”），但娱乐性高，容易读。只是部分内容有说教的嫌疑，加上说教的部分有时前后矛盾，所描述的历史事件在时间线上也不对办。若想认真对待这本书，则难免有点失望。

Never forget

The accepted narrative is that one man single-handedly transformed Singapore from a fishing village into what it is today (even though I’m not sure if what it is today is better than a fishing village). The rest will be buried in the footnotes of history. Lest we forget, here is a list of those sacrificed… Read More: Never forget »