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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: 30

Articles by Ching Yee Lim

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.

What Did Americans Eat During the Great Depression?
What Did Americans Eat During the Great Depression?

With economic hardship and dwindling food supplies during the Great Depression, Americans invented creative methods to fill their dining tables and stomachs in the 1930s.

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.

Neon: The Cool History of the Enigmatic Noble Gas
Neon: The Cool History of the Enigmatic Noble Gas

First unveiled to the world at the Paris Motor Show in 1910, neon lights have lit countless streets and redefined outdoor advertising.

Protein or Propaganda? The Story Behind America’s Love Affair with Milk
Protein or Propaganda? The Story Behind America’s Love Affair with Milk

Have you ever been told growing up that drinking milk is good for you? Let’s see if the beverage is actually good for you.