Herald Van Der Linde
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Asia Equity Strategist. Author. Bad cook. Indonesiaphile. Majapahit. Jakarta.
Joined August 2017
Majapahit was a 14th century Javanese empire that shaped Southeast Asia as it is today. It’s a fantastic story with eccentric kings, bloody family feuds and a war with Kublai Khan. Like SEA today, it had to navigate tricky geopolitics. And…available at bookstores now.
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In case you are in Bali and wanna listen to a bit of history. A Majapahit talk in Ubud. September 4. Details below.
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RT @Vishhhhh___: Thoroughly enjoyed writing this review of @HeraldLinde Majapahit. Linde’s fascinating historical retelling excels in intro….
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RT @EastJavaMan: No better book to accompany my train journey from Yogya to Jember passing through what was Majapahit's hearland @HeraldLin….
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RT @HistoryToday: In 1825 Java’s old order rose up against encroaching European #colonialism. What – and who –were the Javanese rebels figh….
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Read Dalrymple’s Golden Road? Been to the British Museum’s special on India? Now want to learn some Indonesian history? Heard of Majapahit? Well, join us…
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Exactly 200 yrs ago, Diponegoro led Java's rebellion. A war devastated Java and ended its old order. Rebels' spirit was one of Javanese nationalism. Diponegoro, later a cultural icon, became a 1973 national hero for a nation unimagined in 1825. Peter Carey here:.
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The world needs a bit of beauty. Saw this stunning Javanese Ganesha 🐘 at the British Museum's "Ancient India" exhibit 🏛️. Originating c. 1000-1200 CE (Kediri/Singasari?), it sits with feet together, evoking a childlike princess from the *Sumanasantaka* poem. A small skull adorns
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RT @DalrympleWill: If you want to understand the background to the current conflict in Iran, check out our @EmpirePodUK.series on the histo….
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RT @RAS_Soc: Join us for a lecture on Monday, 23 June by @HeraldLinde to discover more about Majapahit, the mighty empire which reigned sup….
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In London 23-25 June? Interested in Indonesia? Asia? History buff? . Join us for talks about Majapahit!. Mon 23/6 at Asiatic Society. Email to sign up: mb@royalasiaticsociety.org. Tue 24/6 at LSE. here: Wed 25/6 at SOAS. Here:
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RT @DalrympleWill: If you read, and retweet, one post on Gaza this weekend let it be this.
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In London on Tuesday June 24 and interested in a dose of SE Asian history? Join us at the LSE for a talk on the exciting days of Majapahit. Register right here:
lse.ac.uk
Book talk - Majapahit
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RT @jonathanhryn: @ullensentalu & BARAHMUS Yogyakarta celebrate International Museum Day 2025 with the documentary launch 'Patterned Splend….
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RT @DalrympleWill: How fascinating- an etymology for the word 'Asia' I was completely ignorant about, and one which touches on Troy. Did yo….
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What was batik before it became batik? This is a really impressive short video on Javanese history, showcasing its wonderful temples and stunning textile designs. @ullensentalu @Indonesia @jonathanhryn
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