From pirates to vanishing islands, these 6 stories prove S’pore’s history is anything but boring

From pirates to vanishing islands, these 6 stories prove S’pore’s history is anything but boring

As Singapore approaches its 60th year of independence, it’s a perfect moment to look back—not just at the well-known milestones, but also the lesser-known and sometimes surprising stories from the nation’s history. Though Singapore has only been an independent nation for six decades, its rich and complex past stretches far beyond that, and it’s anything but boring. So, without further ado, here are six moments in Singapore’s past you might not h…