John Stubbs of the World Monuments Fund talks about the dire need for preservation works at the Angkor temples, and how tourism is leading to quick destruction of the site. [...]
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Exhibition on prehistoric finds in and around Jakarta until end-July. [...] More news on the Johor Bigfoot, with a paleontology scientist conjuecturing that the Johor Bigfoot may have been/be a homo erectus who has undergone reverse evolution. It seems to me at this point that the news is still too sensational, as the conjecture is remains what it is: a conjecture, and nothing conclusive has been made. Stay tuned for this saga to unfold! [...] Travel piece on the Angkor temples in Cambodia. [...] The Keris or Kris is a Malay blade that is a distiguishable piece of Malay material culture. The Muzium Negara also has an excellent collection of keris. [...] A commentary with mention of an archaeological dig just wrapping up at Plaza Independencia, with pre-hispanic finds of burials and Chinese ceramics. [...] Here’s one for potential robust discussion: where is the line between archaeology and tomb raiding? [...] Sunken vessel off Roxas City not Spanish galleon, but a Chinese vessel sunk during World War II, claims a local who had been an eyewitness to the event. [...] A travel piece on visiting the Angkor Archaeological Park. [...] 50-member expedition to survey Brunei’s heritage in Borneo returns with significant leads for future research, including artefacts and manuscripts to trace Brunei’s monarchic lineage. [...] |
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