Historical Documents
French Museums Capitulate Chinese Historical Revisionism: Scholars call for Resistance.
French Museums Yielding to China’s Pressure to Alter Historical Narratives (Op-Ed) A Collective Appeal A group of scholars criticises the passive stance of certain museums towards the interference of the…
“From Lhasa’s Peaks to Shadows of the Past: The Tibetan Odyssey of Heinrich Harrer”
In 1939, a young climber named Heinrich Harrer, already renowned for being part of the first team to conquer the treacherous north face of the Eiger in the Swiss Alps,…
Tibetan Mastiff: Meet the Majestic Guardian of the Tibetan Plateau
The Essence of Tibetan Mastiffs: A Truly Tibetan Experience While Tibetan Mastiffs have found homes across the globe, the true essence of this ancient breed can only be fully appreciated…
Tibet in 1943
In 1943, Tibet was a region of interest due to its strategic location, especially during World War II. At that time, Tibet was relatively isolated from the rest of the…
Clarifying Tibet’s Status During the Ming Dynasty: Debunking Modern Misconceptions with Official Chinese Documents
Many articles aim to clarify misconceptions about Tibet’s status during the Ming Dynasty, drawing on reliable and official Chinese documents. This sharply contrasts with the narrative promoted in some modern…
“Return Odyssey: Unveiling the Exceptional Album Capturing His Holiness the 13th Dalai Lama’s Journey from Exile in #India, circa 1912/1913”
In the context of the rephrased photo title, Return Odyssey implies that the journey of His Holiness the 13th Dalai Lama’s return from exile is not…
“Historic Encounter: The Sixteenth Karmapa Meets H.H. Dalai Lama in Toronto”
An advertisement from the September 19, 1980, New York Times (page C4) promoting an event held during the sixteenth Karmapa’s long tour of North America. He met the H.H. Dalai…
72 years since the’17-Point Agreement’ was forced on Tibet
23rd May 2023 marks the 72nd anniversary of the controversial 17-point agreement between Tibet and China. 72 years ago today, the ‘Seventeen Point Agreement’ was forced onto Tibetans by the…
Potala Palace New Year Card (1937)
Potala Palace New Year Card. Made by Dasang Damdul Tsarong and sent to Basil Gould in 1937. The Potala Palace was photographed by Tsarong from the east side and attached…
Mystics and Sceptics: In Search of Himalayan Masters
Mystics and Sceptics: In Search of Himalayan Masters by @NamitaGokhale_ has essays on Guru Milarepa by @AndrewQuintman & W.Y.Evan Wentz. This uniquely insightful anthology crosses the sacred geography of the Himalayan…