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History & Culture
Explore the full palette of language, religion, art, intellectual movements, and other human endeavours across geographical regions.
The Forgotten Srivijaya Empire and how it Shaped the Strait of Malacca
What does control of the sea really mean for an empire, and what is the Srivijaya Empire's lasting imprint today? The Srivijaya (sree-wee-JAH-yah) Empire was a maritime empire that controlled trade through the strait of Malacca between China and India. Founded in Palembang, the Sumatra-based polity managed to exert influence and “control” most of Java, the Malay Peninsula, and Sumatra by the height of its reign in the 8th century, perfectly in sync with Emperor Xuanzong’s gol
Travis Guan
3 days ago3 min read
How April 25th redrew the streets of Portugal
April 25th is the birthday of the modern Portuguese republic, plastering itself throughout streets, bridges, and alleyways across the country.
Zayne Rong
Aug 263 min read
Relive Europe's revolutionary century with this classical playlist
Romanticism, nationalism, and revolution converge in the quills of great European composers.
Bruce Ru
Aug 233 min read
A heavenly blue turned to living hell
As cobalt becomes essential to the digital and renewable economy, its supply chain raises human rights concerns in the DR Congo.
Bruce Ru
Aug 2210 min read
Geography Club Information SessionFri, Oct 16
Intramural Geography Bee FinalsThu, Jan 14
IAC National Geography Bowl TryoutsFri, Mar 26
Featured Stories
The dynamic, ecosystem-destroying duo
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Salvadorans use their complex history to fight mining
Emerging on the street of Avenida Cuscatlan in the public square, a mile-long line of protesters marched, testifying their human right to access water
How April 25th redrew the streets of Portugal
April 25th is the birthday of the modern Portuguese republic, plastering itself throughout streets, bridges, and alleyways across the country.
The Insectist Manifesto
If an insect uprising sounds familiar, you are not alone
Immunology and geography converge in studies of pandemic policies
How the Black Death redefined government authority in England and Italy
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