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Exiled by the British, Theebaw Min spent the last 30 years of his life away from wider society in the coastal town in Maharashtra.

Long before the Romans made arches popular they were a sacred and universal symbol reflecting the continuous turning of the cycle of life.

Burma has a long record of its ancient history and a living tradition where old texts were still relevant. A visit to one of the largest printing presses in Rangoon in 1910 illustrates how these texts were transitioning from manuscript to print.

Conservationists have attacked the regime’s scheme to build a public recreation area alongside Mandalay’s most famous cultural site.

Forecasting the Coming Century for Myanmar—Without a Crystal Ball Forecasting the Coming Century for Myanmar—Without a Crystal Ball NLD supporters celebrate the partys victory after the general election in November 2015. / The Irrawaddy 3.2k By Kyaw Zwa Moe 6 March 2021 On Feb. 1, Myanmar’s military seized power from the elected NLD-led government, plunging the country into a new era. But Myanmar’s people have resolutely rejected the military regime, daily taking to the streets in hug...

Jews of Myanmar: 10 Facts Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has a fascinating Jewish history. Here are some little-known facts about Myanmar, Jews, and the Jewish state. Early Jewish Visitors In the early 1800s, Jewish traders – primarily from India and Iraq – began to venture into present-day Myanmar. The first Jew to live permanently in the country is said to have been an Indian Jew named Solomon Gabirol, who served as commissar in the army of King Alaungpaya, the 18th Century Burmese mon...