The NUS History Alumni Association is hosting (for the first time) a Mad Hatters Party at the new NUS Alumni House next Friday.
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Editorial: Telling Stories
by Ho Chi Tim
I’ve always loved stories. This one is mine.
I started young with History, chancing upon the standard secondary-level history texts – Social and Economic History of Modern Singapore (Two Volumes – 1984) – in my nanny’s home while in primary school.
So I began reading about the founding of Singapore in 1819 by Sir… »
Taxi Driver Monologues: The “Ordinary” Spirit
by Panu Wongcha-um
Historical research is one of the last things that come to mind when activities-to-do in Singapore are concerned. My past visits to the island-state, as well as my past dealings with Singaporeans and expatriates in Singapore, have left me with the impression that Singapore is a port of call for bankers and… »