Why the last king of Burma spent his final decades in Ratnagiri in isolation
Exiled by the British, Theebaw Min spent the last 30 years of his life away from wider society in the coastal town in Maharashtra.
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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 party's 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 huge numbers to oppose it, putting their lives on the line as they attempt to take back control of the...