Podcast #13 – Shaping Singaporeans’ attitudes towards China (A conversation with Sense Hofstede) 17 Sep 2021 The rise of an increasingly affluent and assertive China is dramatically changing our strategic environment. As a Chinese majority country, Singapore’s ties with China have special significance. Today, we speak…
Podcast #12 – Collecting the oral histories of Queer Singaporeans (A conversation with Hannah) 1 Sep 2021 Oral history is an increasingly popular method of recording the experiences of groups that may be left out of official documented archives or from national narratives. Today, we speak to…
Podcast #11 – The history of Singapore’s Blogfather (A conversation with mrbrown) 15 Aug 202116 Aug 2021 Lee Kin Mun, better known as mrbrown, is known as the Blogfather of Singapore and has become a cultural icon with his skits and witty takes on life here. Today,…
Announcements My Top Twitter Threads 14 Aug 2021 Here's a collection of my most-read Twitter threads on history and current affairs. Last Updated 14 August 2021 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1358620140888236032?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1364491504857714690?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1261620918415028225?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1392025786157129728?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1424562776257695748?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1304694129406824448?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1330699037482205185?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1186953599060008962?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1338816533032669184?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1349206772544753664?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1193846240288468993?s=20 https://twitter.com/historyogi/status/1383275714451894277?s=20…
Newsletter Issues Historyogi Post Issue 87 27 Jul 2021 The 87th issue of The Historyogi Post is out! – Listen to all ten episodes of the Historyogi Podcast's first season – Stubborn local Boomers & stolen TikTok dances –…
Newsletter Issues Historyogi Post Issue 84 16 Apr 202116 May 2021 The 84th issue of The Historyogi Post is out! - Listen to podcast episodes on the history of AIDS & the Five Power Defence Arrangements - Devan Nair's shock resignation…
Podcast #4 – The Beginner’s Guide to the South China Sea dispute (A conversation with Collin Koh) 25 Feb 202116 Aug 2021 The South China Sea dispute has gained increasing prominence in recent years, with China being especially aggressive with its claims. Today, we speak to Dr Collin Koh, Research Fellow at…
Newsletter Issues Historyogi Post Issue 82 29 Jan 202116 May 2021 The 82nd issue of The Historyogi Post is out! - Listen to the first two Historyogi Podcast episodes - The curious origins of Section 377A - The Bukit Brown champion…
Reviews Amazons of the Huk Rebellion: Gender, Sex and Revolution in the Philippines 28 Jan 2021 This book by Vina Lanzona contributes to the history of revolutionary Cold War politics in Asia by highlighting the role of female revolutionaries. Focusing specifically on the Huk Rebellion in…
Podcast #1 – Behind the History in Charlie Chan Hock Chye (A conversation with Sonny Liew) 24 Jan 202116 Aug 2021 In 2015, the graphic novel The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye captured public attention when its grant was withdrawn by the National Arts Council. Despite this, the book gained…
