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How Surabaya Got Its Name, Part 2: Steel Forged in Conflict

Our correspondent ponders the role of war and bloodshed in establishing a place's character.

Our correspondent shares an animalistic take on the naming of East Java's capital city.

Our correspondent edges through the murk as a brooding volcano in Indonesia leaves an indelible psychic footprint.

Our correspondent recounts the tale of Lafeak Diak, the beast upon whose back East Timor now resides.

Our correspondent uncovers the memory of something sinister in Semarang.

Our correspondent traces the tracks to Semarang and discovers a pivotal cog in Central Java's rail history.

Our correspondent takes a closer look at one of Madura's contributions to the tapestry of Indonesian heritage.

Our correspondent observes the fishing platforms that silently dot Indonesia's waters.

Our correspondent stumbles upon a site of worship amongst the limestone outcrops of Perak.

Our correspondent in Malaysia delves into the history of the 'Venice of the East'.