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History of Asia
- HerodotusHerodotus was born around 485 BC in the Greek city of Halicarnassus, now known as Bodrum, Turkey. At that time, this port city lay under Persian control…
- Decolonisation of AsiaThe decline of Spain and Portugal in the 17th century paved the way for other European powers. The Netherlands, France, and England emerged as dominant…
- Japanese war crimesThe Empire of Japan committed numerous war crimes and crimes against humanity across various Asian, Pacific nations, notably during the Second Sino-Japanese…
- Eastern philosophyThe Indus Valley civilization existed before 3000 BCE, and evidence suggests Jain traditions may date back to that same era.
- History of AsiaIn 9600 BC, the first stone pillars rose from the earth at Göbekli Tepe in southeastern Turkey. These massive structures predate Stonehenge by seven…