Vietnamese Water Puppets

Originating from the villages of the Red River Delta area of Northern Vietnam, water puppetry reflects…

36 streets Hanoi on portrait of 20th century

Come along with us for a trip down memory lane – in photos – of what…

200-year old village in Hanoi

Ancient Nom village in Van Lam district, northern Hung Yen province, about 30km from the capital…

Prehistoric Period of Hanoi

Archaeologists have found in Co Loa Commune cut and polished pebbles quite similar to those found…

An unique experience in Hanoi

Some said, “Imagine a city where the medieval and modern co-exist, a city with a blend…

Hanoi Confronting French Colonial Aggression

Immediately after France’s conquest of the three eastern provinces of South Vietnam, every participant in the…

Thang Long-Hanoi Under The Nguyen Dynasty

In 1802, King Gia Long ascended the throne and began the Nguyen Dynasty, with Phu Xuan…

Thang Long Under The Tay Son Dynasty (1788-1802)

In 1786, the Tay Son troops headed North to overthrow the Trinh Lords. o­n 21st July…

Thang Long Under The Mac, Restored Le And Late Le Dynasties(1527-1788)

The Confucian model of absolute monarchy in Vietnam gave rise to two contradictions: o­ne among the…

Thang Long Under The Early Le Dynasty(1428-1527)

Following the victory of the Lam Son insurrection, the early Le Dynasty officially began. In April…

Thang Long Under The Tran Dynasty (1009-1225)

After two centuries of rule, the Ly Dynasty went into decline and was succeeded by the…

Thang Long Under The Ly Dynasty (1009-1225)

At the end of 1009, at Hoa Lu (Ninh Binh province), Ly Cong Uan ascended the…