The Library of the Orient (26 posts)

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For suggested reading to learn more about the AncientWorld in which we live.
National Geographic China Issue (* Feiyan Zhou, May 5, 2008 - 08:13 )
Sources please? (* Zouzounaki Alexandros, Aug 12, 2007 - 04:06 )
My links page ... (* Takumi Nobunaga, Feb 27, 2007 - 00:00 )

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Article Writers of The Orient (58 posts)

General Thread ₁ Featured April 30 , 2005
An exclusive guild for those people who take the time to write information too extensive to be called merely a "post". As you may have noticed, articles are a feature of patronage. So, if you haven't subscribed to the site...what are you waiting for??
Updated Orient Article Guide! (* Feiyan Zhou, Mar 26, 2008 - 10:39 )
Orient Article Guide Updated! (* Feiyan Zhou, Oct 29, 2007 - 11:29 )
So many wonderful new articles! (* Jia Li Shen Chi, Oct 28, 2007 - 03:23 )

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Archaeological News in The Orient (56 posts)

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Read about a new find or excavation in process? Heard about a new theory for ancient Asia? Post it here!
Tamil Brahmi Script found in Egypt (* Mirjam Nebet, Dec 4, 2007 - 08:46 )
I am officially the smartest woman alive (* Laurels Curius, Aug 14, 2007 - 15:47 )
Mapping Expands Angkor Wat (* Apo Mayta Huacac, Aug 14, 2007 - 14:06 )

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The Three Perfections: Art in the Orient (31 posts)

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For discussing Poetry, Calligraphy, and Painting in the Oriental World.
Kawase Hasui: Landscapes of Modern Japan (* Kaz Matsudaira, Feb 6, 2007 - 11:00 )
Tea As Religion And A Symbol of Wealth (* Hainrus Minamoto, Nov 3, 2006 - 04:01 )
Drink your Tea (* Hainrus Minamoto, Oct 31, 2006 - 04:33 )

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Daily Life (28 posts)

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For discussing the day-to-day life of the average Oriental citizen.
Tour the Gardens of Suzhou (* Feiyan Zhou, May 11, 2006 - 10:48 )
Philippines : The 2 Major Dialects (* ReynaHelena Lapu, Apr 2, 2006 - 08:07 )
Hanami (* Shibori Murasaka, Mar 26, 2006 - 11:39 )

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Eastern Eyes, Western Eyes (40 posts)

General Thread ₁ Featured April 18 , 2004
For discussing oddities, anomalies and interesting tidbits of information about the western world's interaction with the far east.
Royal Gifts from Thailand (* Marduk Hammurabi, Mar 22, 2006 - 01:22 )
Chinese Romanizations (* Feiyan Zhou, May 7, 2005 - 19:44 )
How the Chinese Came to Wales (* Kaz Matsudaira, Feb 25, 2005 - 18:33 )

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Oriental Projects (23 posts)

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The place to discuss about our world projects.
Some Offerings (* Ahomana Lapu, Mar 16, 2006 - 18:47 )
You are right, Shanti. (* Marduk Hammurabi, Mar 14, 2006 - 22:37 )
Marduk (* Shanti Ashoka, Mar 14, 2006 - 08:07 )

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Emperors and Empire (9 posts)

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For posting timelines and discussing historical research into the various Asian empires and their emperors.
Sultans of Aceh (* Daeng Diponogoro, Jan 2, 2005 - 00:42 )
Old Shamans (* Cengiz Han, Nov 3, 2004 - 05:26 )
Yu the Great (大禹; dà yǔ) (* Genji Shang, Oct 31, 2004 - 08:33 )

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Military History (12 posts)

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For historical discussions of the various Asian military techniques, battles and military events.
Interested in Sun Tzu's Art of War? Visit Publius Fabius Scipio's journal (* Lalita Ashoka, Dec 5, 2004 - 12:16 )
Image of Mongol Archer (* Ankari Atrahasis, Nov 14, 2004 - 02:09 )
Image of an Asian crossbow (* Ankari Atrahasis, Nov 14, 2004 - 02:07 )

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Merchants, Trade and Travellers (5 posts)

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For research and historical data about trade routes (like the Silk Road/s) or famous merchants and travellers in Asian history.
Chinese Accounts of Rome, Byzantium and the Middle East, c. 91 B.C.E. - 1643 C.E. (* Pimp Amaru, Nov 14, 2004 - 01:18 )
Asian Journey - Zheng He's Imperial Fleet comes to life (* Lalita Ashoka, Jul 26, 2004 - 12:45 )
Silk Road Time Line (* SuHue Luong, May 28, 2004 - 13:41 )

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