The spread of Buddhism is also owed to the patronage provided by rulers and power ... of Buddhism in Southeast Asia is a testament to the persistent power of this ancient religion and its capacity ...

A new exhibition at the Perak Museum explores how dragons were an integral part of most Southeast Asian cultures ... on reliefs and sculptures in ancient temples and later became a feature ...

Dravidian, the common ancestor of all Dravidian languages, around the 3rd Century BC. Both languages have shared political history ...

The kebaya is the perfect symbol of South-east Asia’s ... jacket derived from the ancient Persian qaba, a robe worn at least since the seventh century by Islamic rulers across the Middle East ...

Ruins Of A Water Palace From Ancient ... saw the Konbaung rulers caught in a vice between two global empires. To the east, the French were colonizing Southeast Asia, forming present-day Vietnam ...

China is where Covid came from and while the effects of the disease have diminished worldwide, Covid is still killing people in China. Those it doesn’t kill is disabled for short periods, leaving a ...

Buddhism: A Journey through History” presents a rich tapestry of thematic stories that span topics such as the law, philosophy, war and governance. These narratives will surprise and engage readers ...

Much of the Christian world, especially the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox churches, have been roiled by reports that an Egyptian court has mandated that St. Catherine's Monastery be taken over by the ...

In Southeast Asia, some cities began as exotic tourism gems, but now struggle with overtourism — Bali is a good example of ...

This research has also transformed our understanding of ancient human dynamics over a much wider geographic area, from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to Southeast Asia. The study's comprehensive ...

As countries in Southeast Asia look beyond the US and Russia for security partners, Germany is stepping up its defense diplomacy — signing deals, deploying warships and joining regional forums.