The political economy of cultural heritage in Trowulan The battles for the future of an archaeological landscape Read more
Palm-leaf manuscripts in today’s Bali The world of lontar will likely continue side by side with the new technologies of our digital age Read more
Film review: Bitter Honey Robert Lemelson’s latest documentary film takes his audience inside the lives of the women, men and children living in polygamous families in Bali Read more
Time bomb in Bali A culture that suppresses conflict disguises decades-long tensions in Balinese communities Read more
Waiting for Ngaben Kuta Beach ceased some time ago to be what the brochures say it is. For Robert Goodfellow, the piles of plastic rubbish are signs of a deeper malaise. Read more
Ritual, politics and tourism Ritual purification ceremonies have dominated Balinese recovery efforts Read more
Bali standing strong Hindu-Balinese identity is enforced through pork meatballs and praying competitions. Read more