Traditions

As Yangon emerges from years of neglect, its architectural and cultural legacy is at risk.

An excerpt from Arthasastra (4th c. BCE Indian treatise), offering advice on foreign relations.

An excerpt of Rigveda, an early Indian text in translation relating to social structure and the caste system in India.

An overview of religious influence on Korean art throughout history.

Reamker

This essay explores the theme of cultural diffusion by examining how the Indian epic, Ramayana, manifested itself in Cambodia.

Ramayana

The Ramayana is an all-popular epic in South and Southeast Asia.

Iranian arts used to be decorative, until the Mongol invasion, which brought the popularity of illustrated epics.

Mechanical Toys

The elaborate mechanical toys in 7th century Korea reveals something about technology and trade of that time.

A short introduction to Laozi and Daoism.

Korean Thought

A Korean origin myth described in context of Korean society and as a comparison to Western thought.

Successive Korean kingdoms were able to maintain political independence and cultural distinctiveness from surrounding areas.

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