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A swashbuckling sailor who turned priest and tried to free the slaves on Borneo Don Carlos Cuarteron Coming from a prosperous family, Don Carlos Cuarteron went to sea at the age of 13 in 1829 boarding a ship for the Philippines, Spain’s most prosperous colony at the time. While on the long journey from Spain […]

Chinese Migration to Sabah before World War II The Chinese can date their presence in Sabah to the Han Dynasty(206 BCE to 220 CE). At the time, they were limited to trade missions and travel to the South Seas. There is no evidence of any early Chinese settlements. However, some speculate that the names for

King of Borneo Many references in Southeast Asian  history refer to the “King of Borneo”, but who was he? Prior to the arrival of James Brooke, one of the White Sultans of Sarawak in 1840, there was no group of people called “Malays”. The people were arranged by others according to their place of origin.

How to Spot Old Blue and White Porcelain Because of the countless fakes on the market, it’s important to know what signs might indicate genuine age. Keep in mind: only an expert or laboratory test can confirm authenticity, but these tips can help you decide whether your piece is worth further evaluation. Key Indicators of

Early Locations in Borneo from the Nagara Krtagama The Nagara Krtagama is a court poem written in 1365 by the Javaenese poet Mpu Prapañca during the reign of King Hayam Wuruk of Majapahit. The following list was taken from the poem, but the descriptions and locations are mine. Kapuhas A gold-producing region in western Borneo

Semporna Islands The Semporna Islands are located off the coast of Sabah in the Celebes Sea. They can be reached from Semporna Town by a 45-minute speedboat ride. They comprise multiple islands and reefs, including Bodgaya Island. There are various people who live in the Sulu Islands of the Philippines and the Semporna Islands of

Early Indian Colonies in Borneo The earliest evidence, 400 A.D., of the Hindu colonisation in Borneo is furnished by four inscriptions. These were discovered in 1879 in the district of Koti (Kutei), at Muara Kamai on the Mahakam river, three days’ journey above Pelarang. The remains of a Chinese junk, found in the locality, mark

Writing History and AI About a year ago, I played around with AI but when I discovered they used Wikipedia as a source, I quit. Wikipedia can be written and posted by anyone anywhere without any research. I could write I came from Mars in a spaceship and they would post it. About few months