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Ching Yee Lim

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Based in Singapore, Ching Yee specializes in writing and research, and her expertise spans multiple sectors including history, culture and heritage, and media. She holds a BA in History (Hons) from the National University of Singapore and is passionate about world history, American history, Asian history, and sociocultural topics. In her spare time, she enjoys pottery, museum-hopping, and films.

Education:National University of Singapore, 2016BA History (Hons)Expertise:
World History
Asian History
American History
Sociocultural History
Member since: Nov 12, 2021Location: SingaporePublished posts: 32

Articles by Ching Yee Lim

How Frida Kahlo Transformed Pain Into a Timeless Artistic Legacy
How Frida Kahlo Transformed Pain Into a Timeless Artistic Legacy

Today one of the world’s most recognizable artists, Frida Kahlo is a celebrated symbol of resilience and strength, especially for women and marginalized communities.

3 Events That Shaped 20th Century America
3 Events That Shaped 20th Century America

With numerous geopolitical conflicts and widespread social unrest, 20th-century America was filled with important historical events.

9 Facts About the History of Sushi: A Beloved Japanese Dish
9 Facts About the History of Sushi: A Beloved Japanese Dish

Synonymous with Japanese culture and culinary heritage, sushi consists of vinegared rice, a variety of seafood, and sometimes vegetables and meat.

The Shophouse: 9 Things to Know About Asia’s Iconic Dwelling
The Shophouse: 9 Things to Know About Asia’s Iconic Dwelling

A shophouse is a traditional Asian dwelling made up of a ground business unit and a residence above. Here are 9 facts about shophouses.

The Role of Women in 1950s America: Conformity or Change?
The Role of Women in 1950s America: Conformity or Change?

In an era where marriage and childbirth were seen as symbols of success, what was life like for women in 1950s America?

New Woman: The Concept that Challenged Victorian Norms
New Woman: The Concept that Challenged Victorian Norms

Responding to archaic Victorian ideals, the New Woman referred to a generation of free-spirited women with liberal interpretations of gender in the early 20th century.

Yuefenpai: 8 Facts About the Iconic Chinese Calendar Advertisements
Yuefenpai: 8 Facts About the Iconic Chinese Calendar Advertisements

During the 1920s and 1930s, the yuefenpai—Chinese advertising posters in the form of calendars—dominated the bustling metropolitan cities of Shanghai and Hong Kong.

A History of Speakeasies in the USA: In the Spirit of Secrecy
A History of Speakeasies in the USA: In the Spirit of Secrecy

Speakeasies were hidden bars that operated on the sly and flourished during the Prohibition era in the United States of America.