Hue antiquities to be listed as national treasures
Some artefacts from the imperial city of Hue are to be listed as national treasures of Vietnam. Hue antiquities to ...
Tag: weaponry
Item designed and used for physical damage or combat.
Exhibition on kris to be held in Kelantan
The Malaysian state of Kelantan is planning to hold an exhibition in June featuring the kris, or Malay dagger, as ...
Kris scholar talks about his work
A feature on Haryono Haryoguritno and his life-long interest in the kris. The story also delves into the history of ...
Treasures from 200-year-old kingdom on display
For the first time in 50 years, the Vietnam Historical Museum will put on display a set of treasures from ...
Prehistoric artefacts found in Papua
A range of artefacts dating from the mesolithic to the bronze age have been discovered in the Indonesian province of ...
Vietnamese cannon undergoing restoration
A 19th century cannon found in Ha Tinh Province in undergoing restoration by the Ha Tinh Museum and the Vietnam ...
Vietnamese collector showcases ancient swords
An antique collector opens an exhibition showcasing his collection of ancient swords, including 37 Vietnamese examples. Journey through history with ...
Treasury of the World: The Jewelled Arts of India and the Mughals
At a recent visit to the Asian Civilisations Museum, I managed to catch their latest exhibition entitled Treasury of the ...
Angkoran ironworks site hailed as a major find
What appears to be an ironworks site has been found in the village of Khav in Siem Reap, the first ...
Treasures of Sumatra opens in Jakarta
An exhibition showcasing the ancient history and heritage of Sumatra is on show at the National Museum in Jakarta, before ...
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