A Look Into the Past
History buffs, look no further – this article compiles historical documentaries at once informative and intriguing.
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HAW History Special: From Meiji to the Fall of Singapore
The Meiji Restoration is a watershed event in Japanese history. In this article, let’s find out how Japan built an empire within a century and how that has affected World War 2.
Read MoreHAW HISTORY SPECIAL: TROUBLING TROUBLES IN NORTHERN IRELAND
In our second HAW History Special, the Origin* discusses the North Ireland conflict and how this event is relevant to Brexit. Read to find out more!
Read MoreHAW History Special: A Divisive Division
As part of Humanities and Aesthetics Week 2019, The Origin* would like to present a three-part international history special, featuring key events that have played a prominent role in shaping the world we know today. In this article on the Partition of India, we get to understand the crux of the issue, and its implications on the past and present.
Read MoreThe Origins of Christmas
Hi everyone! Woohoo its four days to Christmas! If you haven’t yet, go check out the Nordic Christmas market outside Takashimaya or the Flashbang Christmas market at 313 Somerset for last minute present shopping. You can literally feel the festive atmosphere reverberating in the air. Christmas is quite a significant holiday for my family because […]
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