asian history
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The Boxer Rebellion: Chinas Uprising Against Foreign Powers
Examine the Boxer Rebellion of 1899-1901, when Chinese militia fighters besieged foreign legations in Beijing and eight nations sent armies to suppress the uprising.
9 min readAsian History
The Khmer Empire: Angkor Wat and the World's Largest Religious Site
The Khmer Empire ruled Southeast Asia from the 9th to 15th centuries, built Angkor Wat, and created the world's largest pre-industrial city. History, hydraulic engineering, and decline.
9 min readKhmer Empire