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News Singapore » History: In Search of Historical Gems in Modern Singapore

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/in-search-of-historical-gems-in-modern-singapore/ar-AA1Phb8f
Published on: Monday 27 October 2025

Singapore is known for its malls and skyscrapers. But within the glass jungle, a traveler can explore an intriguing array of historical sites and neighborhoods.

News Singapore » History: Singapore’s history seen through the lenses of ST photojournalists at upcoming exhibition

News channel or source: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-history-seen-through-the-lenses-of-st-photojournalists-at-upcoming-exhibition
Published on: Friday 31 October 2025

More than 200 images from ST’s archives will be on display. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

News Singapore » History: Singapore’s last traditional Teochew mansion reopens to public as heritage space, lifestyle hub

News channel or source: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/singapores-last-traditional-teochew-mansion-reopens-public-heritage-space-lifestyle-hub
Published on: Wednesday 29 October 2025

SINGAPORE] The last traditional Teochew mansion in Singapore will reopen to the public from Nov 1, for the first time in over 140 years. Read more at The Business Times.

News Singapore » History: Who Gets to Tell the Story of Singapore?

News channel or source: https://artreview.com/who-gets-to-tell-the-story-of-singapore-60th-anniversary-feature-adaline-chia/
Published on: Thursday 23 October 2025

Singapore’s anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on the state of its art; or to discover what colour its art scene’s lenses are tinted ...

News Singapore » History: Spirits of Singapore: Ghosts, history and the eerie allure of dark tourism

News channel or source: https://sg.news.yahoo.com/spirits-singapore-ghosts-history-eerie-210000861.html
Published on: Saturday 06 September 2025

Walk with Hantu: Changi, a walking tour organised by Supernatural Confessions, weaves together the history, heritage and urban legends from Singapore’s easternmost edge. Everyone had to leave by 6pm.

News Singapore » History: The surprising history of Sentosa, Singapore’s staycation island

News channel or source: https://kesq.com/entertainment/cnn-style/2022/09/17/the-surprising-history-of-sentosa-singapores-staycation-island/
Published on: Saturday 17 September 2022

It used to be known as Pulau Blakang Mati. Some translate the name politely as “the island of woe,” but the most cited translation is “the island behind which lies death.” Now, it’s called Sentosa, ...

News Singapore » History: Singapore’s Hell’s Museum demystifies death – with a smile

News channel or source: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/hells-museum-singapore-qwow-cmb
Published on: Wednesday 16 November 2022

Singapore’s Haw Par Villa is a sprawling complex of sculptures, tree-lined walkways and exhibits focused on Buddhist beliefs. But there was only one part that any visitor wanted to talk about – hell.

News Singapore » History: Singapore Biennale 2025, Tanjong Pagar Distripark edition: See art indoors on hot or rainy days

News channel or source: https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/singapore-biennale-2025-tanjong-pagar-distripark-edition-see-art-indoors-on-hot-or-rainy-days
Published on: Tuesday 28 October 2025

Explore family-friendly art installations at the Singapore Biennale 2025, located at the Singapore Art Museum in Tanjong Pagar Distripark. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

News Singapore » History: The Sordid History Of The Singapore Grand Prix

News channel or source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robreed/2022/09/26/the-sordid-history-of-the-singapore-grand-prix/
Published on: Monday 26 September 2022

The lights will go out under the lights of Singapore once again, as Formula One returns to the site of its very first night race. We missed a couple years due to the COVID pandemic. To refresh my ...