Joanna Lumley was a Bond girl, a New Avenger, and Patsy in Absolutely Fabulous. She has achieved recent recognition for fronting a Gurkha Justice Campaign.

Sep 10, 2010 – Dawn Denmar

Tengu, Oni & Kappa are ancient creatures of Japanese legend, but still culturally important to modern Japan. Some are still worshipped as minor Shinto gods.

Aug 23, 2010 – Dawn Denmar

Without Prime Minister Yoshida's domestic and foreign policy, Japan's speedy economic recovery during the post war would have been extremely difficult

Aug 22, 2010 – Naoko Charity

Many culprits have been suggested for the decline of the Rajarata civilization, which was the center of ancient Sri Lanka for more than 1500 years.

Aug 18, 2010 – Chamara Sumanapala

Arthur Diosy had a passion for Japan from an early age. At the age of 10 he compiled a Chinese-French-English dictionary for his own use.

Aug 17, 2010 – Amanda Wilkins

Sailing ships such as the clippers had many claims to nostalgia. But there was nothing romantic about living and working on board these demanding vessels.

Aug 11, 2010 – Brenda Ralph Lewis

From the palaces and forts to colonial bungalows the buildings of the East India Company and British Raj could be said to have denoted power and superiority

Aug 8, 2010 – Dawn Denmar

Brief examination of Classic and Gothic architecture in India under British rule and following Queen Victoria's assumption of the role of Empress of India.

Jul 30, 2010 – Dawn Denmar

The origins of the partition of India and creation of independent Pakistan are shrouded in violence and communalism that may date back to medieval times.

Jul 28, 2010 – Dawn Denmar

According to Japanese mythology, the ninja was a demon that was half man and half crow. Warriors respected the ninja as an assassin and a spy.

Jul 26, 2010 – Diane Evans

The Taj Mahal is one of the most iconic images of India. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, and the product of a tragic love story.

Jul 26, 2010 – Amanda Roby

The Qutub Minar, a prominent land mark of Delhi, has significant historical and architectural value. It marks an important phase in India's colorful history

Jul 18, 2010 – Afsar Husain

A history primary source is an original artefact from the era being studied & books written during important periods in history can provide excellent detail

Jul 13, 2010 – Dawn Denmar

Unable to reach a consensus to end the war whilst the death toll of soldiers and civilians soared, Japan's leaders stalled in making the crucial decision.

Jul 3, 2010 – Naoko Charity

The recorded history of Laos began in 1353. Since then the nation has had strong links with Sri Lanka resulting from their common religion Buddhism

Jun 29, 2010 – Sanjiva Wijesinha

For Kublai Khan invading Japan had military, strategic, and political advantages.

Jun 10, 2010 – Barry Vale

The collapse of the Lan Xang Kingdom soon led to the division of Laos into three kingdoms - Vientiane, Luang Prabang & Champassak, & final conquest by Siam.

Jun 2, 2010 – Dawn Denmar

The jewels from the Nizam of Hyderabad and Maharaja of Nawanagar are legendary and much discussed about by famous jewellers even today.

May 25, 2010 – manjeet kaur

The princely states were famous for their collections of jewels. Here's a look at the most famous ones of those - the Maharaja of Patiala and Baroda

May 25, 2010 – manjeet kaur

In 1853, Japan was a feudal land dominated by samurai warriors. By 1900, it was a progressive state and near-equal to the world's front-runners.

May 18, 2010 – Brenda Ralph Lewis