56 Chinese cultural relics returned from Italy
The successful return of the artifacts is another collaborative effort following Italy's return of 796 artifacts to China in 2019 since the establishment of an intergovernmental…
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Malaysia’s ancient, now extinct tradition of ‘semah ikan terubuk’
There was a time when ikan terubuk roe was inextricably linked to Malay culinary culture. Because the trade of terubuk eggs was so important in the Malay world, the islands that…
A walk through the fascinating cave paintings and rock carvings of Mongolia
Mongolia is about four times the size of Germany and has a population the size of Berlin. The country is interesting not only because of its mineral resources and not only for…
From stones to stories: Angkor tour guides helping locals rediscover heritage
With foreign arrival numbers yet to rebound to pre-pandemic heights, local tourism has unexpectedly become a lifeline.
From Sultanate to Mughal: The architectural legacy of Bengal
The existing ruins from Paharpur and Mainamati speak of a rich architectural heritage from pre-Sultanate times. These viharas for resident Buddhist monks corresponding to present…
How Rama IX’s sufficiency philosophy sparked Thailand’s revival post-1997
The Sufficiency Economy Philosophy was among guidelines laid out by Thailand’s beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej