By Selina Tan It was in 1570 BC that the Ebers Papyrus, the oldest and most important medical record of ancient Egypt, was written. The early natives were extremely religious and believed that life was created and dictated by the gods. For example, they subscribed to the notion that their god Thoth made human beings...

As Singapore celebrates its 54th birthday in the shadow of a trade war between China and the United States, Asian Geographic looks to the writings of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first Prime Minister and still the country's only iconoclastic global statesman, for some insight into the motivations and actions of the world's second biggest economy.By Shreya...

By Selina TanPearls today are a status and beauty symbol. But where did it all begin?According to archaeological evidence dating back to the Late Stone Age, the earliest appreciation of pearls begins in the Persian Gulf region[icon_timeline_item time_title="4000...

By Shreya GopiPlant essences have been used for millennia in Asia, particularly in China, India, Persia (modern-day Iran and Afghanistan) and Egypt, primarily for medicinal and religious purposes. Jasmine and rose were used for their calming effects and for flavouring tea, while incense made from agar wood and sandal, among other plants, was popular...

By Rajeswari Vikiraman and Rachel Kwek The advent of Internet communications and text messaging have resulted in the invention of a language that is increasingly distant from the rules of the English language it is based on. Having successfully etched its place in today’s society, it continues to...