The Shwedagon Pagoda is the most sacred site in Burma. Its origins can be traced back to the first millennium, when a king was inspired by a legend involving eight strands of Buddha's hair.

The ruling class, such as King Anawrahta of Burma and King Jayavarman-VII of the Angkor Empire, embraced Buddhism and promoted its teachings, values, practices and beliefs in their kingdoms.

To mark detained Myanmar leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 80th birthday, The Irrawaddy presents a timeline of the key events in her life.

"She remains the single figure Myanmar’s military leaders fear most. No other politician has faced such repeated arrests, ...

Mohammad Burma fronts court over tobacco store firebombing A thug firebombed a tobacco store, forcing the owner’s son to flee the burning during a wild crime spree across Melbourne’s northern ...

The Menlo Park Burma Love outpost brings the bold, vibrant flavors of its San Francisco flagship to the Peninsula. Like its sister restaurant in the city, you’ll find modern takes on Burmese ...

Many tourists love learning about a new place, but some countries are currently dangerous and are on the US government's ...

Asia Society is the leading educational organization dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among peoples, leaders and institutions of Asia and the United States in ...

Ucanews provides the list of all the Catholic Archdiocese, Diocese, Churches in Myanmar. Browse through all the Catholic Churches in Myanmar through Ucanews.

Many tourists love learning about a new place, but some countries are currently dangerous and are on the US government's do-not-travel list.