History
History stories and discoveries about the past, from Vietnam to the wider world.
The origins of pho
With Hanoi pho and Nam Định pho both listed as national intangible cultural heritage, many are curious about the origins of this Vietnamese culinary gem.
Published: 19/07/2026
Unraveling the Long Vân fountain beside Hanoi's Sword Lake: a story of history
Behind the legendary Long Vân fountain beside Hoàn Kiếm Lake in central Hanoi lies a whole chapter of the capital's history.
Published: 18/10/2023
Google Doodle honors Sương Nguyệt Anh, Vietnam's first female newspaper editor
The Feb. 1, 2023 Google Doodle honors Sương Nguyệt Anh, first female editor-in-chief of Vietnam's first women's newspaper.
Published: 01/02/2023
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