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The Royal Asiatic Society provides a forum for those who are interested in the history, languages, cultures and religions of Asia to meet and exchange ideas.
14 Stephenson Way, London
Joined January 2014
Earliest known photographic records of #Borobudur, the Buddhist temple built in the 9th century in Java. Taken by engraver Isidore van Kinsbergen in the 1870s, they presented to the world a realistic depiction of this awe-inspiring, spiritually significant temple. (Photo 56)
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#ManuscriptoftheMonth for this month features an illustrated copy of Khwaju Kermani's poem in the 14th century, which chronicles the love story between Persian prince Humay and Humayun, daughter of the Emperor of China. See comments for the full story (RAS Persian 301).
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🏆 We are pleased to award the 2025 James J. Busuttil Prize and Medal for Human Rights jointly to Dr Lydia Walker and Dr Sandhya Fuchs @FuchsSandhya. Read the full announcement and the winners’ profiles in our latest blogpost: @osuhistorydept @UoBrisSPS
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Join us this evening for the lecture!.
Amazed by the Torrijos ceiling currently on view in V&A East Storehouse? If so, come along to discover more about it in our upcoming lecture on 26 June by art historian Dr Anna McSweeney (@annamcsweeney) and V&A curator Dr Mariam Rosser-Owen. Details here:
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RT @GuidovMe: There's still time to register for the "Futures of Travel Editing" workshop on Friday 4 July, organised by @HakluytSociety an….
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#onthisday in 1576 the forces of Mughal and Mewar confronted at Haldighati, a mountain pass in present-day India. This striking painting depicts the dramatic moment when Pratap Singh I of Mewar, on his horse, attacks Mughal military leader Man Singh I. (Artwork 062)
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Amazed by the Torrijos ceiling currently on view in V&A East Storehouse? If so, come along to discover more about it in our upcoming lecture on 26 June by art historian Dr Anna McSweeney (@annamcsweeney) and V&A curator Dr Mariam Rosser-Owen. Details here:
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New blogpost looking back at yesterday's Norchi Prize ceremony at the RAS and a talk delivered by winner Dr Annika Schmeding (@AnnikaAneko):.
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This evening! Join us for the ceremony and talk in-person at 14 Stephenson Way or online (email mb@royalasiaticsociety.org for a link).
Our upcoming Norchi Prize ceremony on Thursday 12 June will feature a talk by the winner Dr Annika Schmeding (@AnnikaAneko) on Afghanistan's Sufis and civil society. Join us in celebrating Dr Schmeding's achievements and hear more about her research!
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Free and open to all. Drinks included. If you would like to join online, please email mb@royalasiaticsociety.org.
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Join us for a lecture on Monday, 23 June by @HeraldLinde to discover more about Majapahit, the mighty empire which reigned supreme in eastern Java with influence stretching far and wide in Southeast Asia, including present-day Indonesia.
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