Free entry in the National Museum of the Philippines
As of 1 July, admission to the National Museum of the Philippines is free for all nationalities. Entrance to the...
Bali’s first mosque
A feature on the oldest mosque in Bali, believed to be established during the Majapahit period. Bali's oldest mosque in...
Oldest time capsule found in Singapore
A restoration project at Singapore's oldest Catholic church has uncovered a 173-year-old time capsule, containing artefacts from the 19th century....
Red Bull apologises for desecrating Borobudur
Drink brand Red Bull issues an apology for desecrating Borobudur by filming an unauthorised commercial at the sacred site. Red...
Evidence of fire-making in Liang Bua
A microstratigraphic study of the Hobbit cave, Liang Bua, reveals the use of fire between 41,000 and 24,000 years ago....
Discovered boat dates to Angkorian period
Radiocarbon dating of a dugout boat discovered in Angkor indicates it was from the 13th century. 13th century boat found in Angkor. Source:...
Bronze moulds found in Yen Bai Province
Stone moulds used for metal working were discovered in northern Vietnam. Bronze moulds from Yen Bai Province. source: Viet Nam...
Reassessing the Deep Skull from Niah
A study of the Deep Skull from Niah has some new interpretations - female, not male;and likely originating from East...
Road project threatend Philippine mummy site
A road construction project in Philippines' Mountain province runs uncomfortably close to some sacred mummy burial sites, sparking criticism. Hanging...
Banteay Chhmar and sustainable community-based tourism
A feature on sustainable community-based tourism through the example of Banteay Chhmar. Banteay Chhmar Banteay Chhmar: How Cambodia's ancient cities...
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