Taitung, Taiwan Aug 13, 2026 The Taiwan Museum of Prehistory has a section on Austronesian migration with a large map showing the swathe of these journeys over hundreds and thousands of years. Somewhat child-centric, a few audio-visual displays traces the similarities in origin stories and how some foods like rice and sweet potatoes traveled the … More Dolphin’s Decree
Taitung, Taiwan Aug 10, 2026 Close to the northern edge of Taitung there is an extensive area that was once home to the Peinan tribe. Although the local Puyuma indigenous population call themselves Peinan or Beinan, some anthropologists believe that it is the Paiwan who were the original inhabitants of this site, based on the … More At the Peinan Homeland
New York July 28, 2026 Of the many facets of ancient history that fascinate me, the most intriguing perhaps is the story of early humans spreading out from Africa some 70,000 years ago. Today we populate every single part of the globe. How thrilling would it be to retrace their paths? Although given the vast … More In the Footsteps of the Ancients
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