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Masjid Raya Baiturrahman is a historic mosque located in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. Constructed in 1879 under Dutch colonial influence it represents an important landmark and a symbol of Acehnese heritage. The structure’s resilience during the devastating 2004 tsunami highlights its significance for the...

The Sultan Mosque, or Masjid Sultan, is a prominent historical and religious landmark situated in the Kampong Glam district of Singapore. An initial mosque was constructed on the site in the 1820s under the patronage of Sultan Hussain Shah, though the current structure was designed by architect Deni...

Masjid Jamek, officially the Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque, is a historic Islamic place of worship located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Designed by the British architect Arthur Benison Hubback, the mosque was completed in 1909 and holds the distinction of being the city's oldest mosque. It is situat...

Alborada is a 2005 telenovela set during the colonial era of Mexico and Panama. The series explores significant events surrounding Mexican independence from Spain through a dramatic narrative. It offers insight into this turbulent period’s political and social complexities appealing to viewers inter...

Kedgeree is a rice dish of Anglo-Indian origin, adapted from the Indian comfort food known as khichdi. The British version typically consists of cooked rice, smoked haddock, hard-boiled eggs, parsley, and curry spices. It was widely eaten as a breakfast dish during the British Raj and became a popul...

The Sultan Mosque (Masjid Sultan) is a prominent mosque located in the Kampong Glam district of Singapore. It was originally built in 1825 for Sultan Hussein Shah and was rebuilt in its current form in 1932. The building features Indo-Saracenic architectural elements with prominent golden domes, min...

The Macquarie Place Obelisk is a sandstone monument in Macquarie Place, Sydney, commissioned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie and erected in 1818. Designed by colonial architect Francis Greenway, it served as the official starting point for measuring road distances from Sydney to other locations in New...

The Kingdom of Samoa refers to the 19th-century Samoan monarchy and constitutional arrangements established during a period of internal rivalry and foreign intervention. Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States competed for influence in the islands, while Samoan leaders attempted to mainta...

Mulligatawny soup is an Anglo-Indian soup whose name derives from Tamil words associated with pepper and water. It developed during the period of British rule in India and adapted South Indian rasam into a more substantial dish. British and Anglo-Indian versions commonly contain stock, spices, veget...

Wayang Kulit Dupara is a modern Javanese form of wayang kulit, the Indonesian tradition of theatrical shadow puppetry performed with carved leather figures. Unlike repertories centered mainly on the classical Hindu epics, Dupara is associated with contemporary subjects and modern characters. It belo...

Country Captain is a spiced chicken dish associated with Anglo-Indian cooking and the American South. The traditional preparation uses browned chicken with onions and curry seasoning, and often includes dried currants or other dried fruit. It is generally milder than many South Asian curries and ref...

The Kingdom of Fiji (1871–1874) was a short-lived constitutional monarchy established when Seru Epenisa Cakobau, the influential chief of Bau, became king with the town of Levuka as his capital. The kingdom struggled with debts, internal opposition from other chiefs, and disorder involving foreign s...