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I am Dhevarajan Devadas, also known as “Dhev”. I recently completed my MA in History at the National University of Singapore, where I analysed American philantropic contributions to the Raffles Museum in Singapore during the interwar period. I was previously a Research Assistant at the Institute of Policy Studies at…Continue reading “About Me + Contact”

21Feb 202321 Feb 2023

The Historyogi Post is now on Substack!

The Historyogi Podcast is now on Substack! All existing subscribers via TinyLetter will continue to receive future issues without further…

6Jan 202124 Jan 2021

Announcing the new Historyogi Podcast

I’m launching a new podcast series that will accompany the Historyogi Post newsletter. Named the Historyogi Podcast, the series will seek…

12Oct 20205 Jan 2021

Europe 2019: A Journey through History & Culture

In October 2019, I embarked on my first ever trip to Europe. Over the 17-day journey, I visited museums and…

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#GE2020 Special: 20 Iconic Election Pics from Singapore’s Archives

7 Jul 20208 Jul 2020

On the final day of election campaigning, most voters are likely exhausted from the torrent of news. So here are 20 interesting pics I dug up from the National Archives…

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#GE2020 Special: A History of By-Elections in Singapore, 1957-1992

As the campaign for this general election enters its final days, it's important to remember that General Elections are not the only elections that take place in Singapore. We also…

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#GE2020 Special: A History of Singapore Election Campaign Posters

5 Jul 20205 Jul 2020

As the election campaign continues past the halfway mark, there has been some buzz over the Singapore Democratic Alliance's posters, which feature vintage style illustrations rather than the photos of…

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#GE2020 Special: What did US diplomats think about Singapore’s 2006 Election?

1 Jul 20205 Jan 2021

If you haven't already read my Singapore Election History Primer for #GE2020, you can do so HERE. Many Singaporeans would have read news reports and seen news videos during elections.…

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Singapore Election History Primer for #GE2020

29 Jun 20201 Jul 2020

This special issue of The Historyogi Post is packed with everything you need to know about the history of elections in Singapore. #GE2020 Podcast: The historical roots of electioneering &…

The historical roots of electioneering & campaigning in Singapore

23 Jun 202023 Jun 2020

I had the great opportunity to collaborate with my friend Kwan Jin Yao on an episode of his COVID-19 Community Chronicles. We discuss the historical roots of Singapore's election traditions such as…

Yogi’s Circuit Breaker Reviews

14 Jun 202014 Jun 2020

During the Circuit Breaker lockdown period in Singapore that lasted from April 7 to June 1, I spent the time reading several books and watching shows on my to-do list.…

What should we do with Stamford Raffles’ statue?

9 Jun 202023 Jun 2020

Source: Visit Singapore As a student of History, I think it's not necessarily bad to take down statues of figures such as colonialists and slave traders. The purpose of having…

Yogi’s Verdict: Fauda Season 1

9 Jun 20209 Jun 2020

The Israel-Palestine conflict is often characterised by periods of intense violence with a tense peace squeezed in between. Occasionally, a single incident of terror or military operation captures global attention…