Ice harvesters once made a living from frozen lakes and ponds, and the international ice industry was a booming business. Then refrigeration came along.

Identity consciousness among Malaysian Chinese Peranakans is on the rise as the Babas and Nyonyas seek to celebrate and preserve their unique heritage.

In West Bengal’s capital city, suppressing the painful history of the 1947 Partition allows for the celebration of moments of endurance and success.

The history of piracy illustrates a surprising connection to democratic Utopian radicalism—and, of course, stolen treasure.

The Treaty of Wanghia formalized the burgeoning ties between the two countries, opening the door to new commercial and cultural exchanges.

The story of Hong Kong, one of the most densely populated places on Earth, can't be separated from its international situation.

Gandhi's legacy helped shape independent India, if in sometimes indirect ways.

The composition of the Communist Party of China has evolved considerably since the party was founded in 1921.