The Met Will Repatriate 16 Artifacts to Cambodia and Thailand
The looted objects are tied to the notorious art dealer Douglas Latchford
What Emoji Tell Us About the History of Tea
From ancient China to 20th-century America, the aromatic beverage has undergone a dramatic evolution
Fifty Years After Their Release, Former Vietnam POWs Journey Back to Hanoi
A group of American veterans return to the infamous compound where they and hundreds of other service members were held captive and tortured during the war
The Medieval Sect That Inspired the Video Game ‘Assassin’s Creed’
The Order of Assassins is loosely based on the Nizari Ismailis, who formed a Shiite Muslim state that relied on political assassination to achieve its goal
A Century Before the Residents of a Remote Island Killed a Christian Missionary, Their Predecessors Resisted the British Empire
When a white clergyman tried to punish captive Andamanese for their supposed misdeeds, they slapped him back
These Malaysian Cave Drawings Reflect Colonial-Era Conflicts
A new study reveals that some of the charcoal drawings date to between 1670 and 1830
These Ancient Japanese Islanders Created a Signature Skull Shape by Molding Babies’ Heads
Some 1,800 years ago, the Hirota people practiced intentional cranial modification
Fully Intact Giant Panda Skeleton Discovered in Chinese Emperor’s 2,000-Year-Old Tomb
Archaeologists previously found a panda skull in a nearby Han burial, but its torso was missing
Australia Returns Three Looted Statues to Cambodia
The rare artifacts will remain on display at the National Gallery of Australia for up to three years as the Cambodian government prepares a place for them
How an English Exile Ended Up at the Court of Genghis Khan’s Grandson
After leaving his home country in the early 13th century, the Englishman traveled to the Crusader states and served as an envoy of the Mongol Empire
The Netherlands Repatriates Nearly 500 Looted Artifacts to Sri Lanka and Indonesia
Six of these objects are held by the Rijksmuseum, which is returning stolen items for the very first time
South Koreans Just Got Younger, Thanks to a New Law
The country previously had three distinct systems for determining age, often leading to confusion
The Deep Cultural Significance of the Art of Felt
A river of fabric? Janice Arnold’s installations, inspired by the people of Central Asia, go to great lengths to evoke wonder
New Study Identifies Mysterious Boats Painted in Australian Cave
Researchers say the rock art may be a record of “fighting craft” from present-day Indonesia
China’s Last Emperor Brought This Wristwatch With Him to Prison
He gave the timepiece, which just sold for $6.2 million, to his Russian translator at a Soviet detention camp
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The Shipwrecked Teenager Who Helped End Japan’s Isolationist Era
Rescued by an American sea captain, Manjiro spent time abroad before returning home, where he was valued for his expertise but never fully trusted
The Myth of the ‘Dark Ages’ Ignores How Classical Traditions Flourished Around the World
The author of a sweeping re-examination of Western history reveals the global reach of Greek and Roman antiquity
Untold Stories of American History
How the Fight for Birthright Citizenship Shaped the History of Asian American Families
Even after Wong Kim Ark successfully took his case to the Supreme Court 125 years ago, Asian Americans struggled to receive recognition as U.S. citizens
Looted Gold Jewelry Returns to Cambodia
Now back in Phnom Penh, the 77 items may have been worn by Angkorian royalty
Seven-Foot Sword Unearthed From 1,600-Year-Old Burial Mound in Japan
Archaeologists think the artifact was used to protect against evil after death
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