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At The Edge Of Extinction

A look at several endangered Asian languages

A Great Convergence?

Did the Ancient Greeks help build China's Terracotta Army?

The Rickshaw Revolution

Asia's classic mode of transport has seen continuous upgrades over the years. Yet the earliest rickshaws - and the downtrodden coolies that pulled them may soon be relics of history following Kolkata's efforts to eradicate them

The Taste Of Freedom

Coming of age in Japan has evolved from an ancient rite of passage to a raucous festival

A Dying Tradition

The clanging of hammers on metal, echoing through the back alleys of Bangkok, signals a fading tradition

A History Of Violence

Sowing the seeds of modern warfare

Behind The Myth Of Shangri-La

Shangri-La – the earthly paradise that has captured the imaginations of explorers and scholars alike around the globe – is a fictional utopia described in the 1933 novel Lost Horizon.

Paris Of The East - Labore Lahore Aye

With its vibrant culture, much-loved cuisine and welcoming people, the capital of Pakistan's Punjab province offers a unique experience that elucidates the popular phrase, Lahore Lahore Aye, or "Lahore is Lahore!"

Why Asia's UNESCO World Heritage Sites Should Be At The Top Of Your Travel Bucket List

From natural wonders and splendid architecture to historical cities and spiritual centres, Asia's UNESCO World Heritage Sites should be at the top of your travel bucket list

Adventure Playground Thrills And Spills In Southeast Asia

With its mesmerising coral seas, mountainous rainforests and gorgeous scenery, Southeast Asia is blessed with prime terrain for heart-pumping Nature adventures. We take you on a circuit of the region's best outdoor exploits.

ZHENG HE Legendary Explorer

The seven naval expeditions of Admiral Zheng He from Ming Dynasty China to India, the Middle East and Africa have fascinated the world for centuries. ASIAN Geographic looks at the advanced naval technology and treasures transported from China to the rest of the world.

Sacred Sites In The Philippines

The most convenient way of getting around most towns is either by tricycle or jeepney - the ubiquitous, colorfully decorated buses that are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines.

Islam A Tumultuous History

The world's fastest-growing religion spread across the globe through conquest and trade.

Fight For A Sustainable World

Science and religion are often thought of as being at odds. But the two seem to agree on the intrinsic value of ecosystems and biodiversity.

No Small Tree The Roots And Branches Of Buddhism

Buddhism, one of the longest-standing and widest-spread religions, has since its origins in northeast India - moved across Asia and the entire world, branching out and taking on divergent forms along the way.

5 Oldest Religions Of The World

The oldest scriptures of Hinduism, the Vedas, are thought to have been orally transmitted since the second millennium BCE, with the Rigveda being the oldest known Vedic Sanskrit text.

HINDUISM One Religion, Many Gods

One of the world's oldest religions and with a following of about 1.2 billion people, Hinduism is deeper than a religion - it is a way of life.

LIVING GODDESS The Worshipped Child

In Nepal, young girls are revered as supreme deities - but not for long.

ANCIENT RELIGION Zoroastrianism A Persian Religion

One of the world's oldest religions, Zoroastrianism might slowly be fading into obscurity.

NFT Wave: Welcome To The Oceaverse

The world's first mission-driven metaverse community wants to save the reefs with digital assets.

Singapore's Resilient Reptile

Is the island nation ready for the return of this fearsome, misunderstood creature?

Rolex And Exploration

Rolex shines with their new-generation Oyster Perpetual Explorer and Explorer II watches that take us from the highest mountain peaks to the most isolated polar regions.

Field Notes: Biodiversity Conservation In The Bornean Rainforest

For two weeks, two city dwellers traverse the Bornean rainforest to deepen their knowledge of its biodiversity

Ancient Wisdom : The Yin-Yang Of Weather

This ancient Chinese philosophy provides a guide to understanding our climate.

Sea Science - Above The Water

We know rising sea levels are a threat. But what is new is that Asia is particularly at risk, and surviving this catastrophe is going to change our lives.

Agriculture Crisis - Soil: Secret Weapon

Restoring our soils through natural farming could be a potent weapon to stave off a catastrophic climate breakdown.

Global Plastic Conundrum: A Contained Solution

Two Singapore scientists may have found a solution to our plastic waste problem.

Speleothem Secrets - Can Caves Tell The Future?

Careful analysis of an unlikely candidate – cave deposits – might help us predict future climate change.

Tallest Tropical Trees In Sabah

THE DANUM VALLEY Conservation Area houses Sabah's towering yellow meranti tree, standing tall at more than 100.6 metres. Discover the other exciting ecotourism opportunities in this region

Thailand - One Of The Most Culturally-Rich Places In The World

Explore one of the most culturally-rich places in the world, which may soon be a fragment of history.