@heraldlinde.bsky.social I'm back in Makassar for family gathering and found the Indonesian version of your book! Once again, congrats. Will enjoy it this holiday season.

Thx for picking it up! And enjoy the holidays in Makassar.

The world needs a bit of beauty. Saw this stunning Javanese Ganesha 🐘 at the British Museum's "Ancient India" exhibit 🏛️. Originating c. 1000-1200 CE (Kediri/Singasari?), it sits with feet together, evoking a childlike princess from the *Sumanasantaka* poem. A small skull adorns its head. A beauty.

Exactly 200 yrs ago, Diponegoro led Java's rebellion. A war devastated Java and ended its old order. Rebels' spirit was one of Javanese nationalism. Diponegoro, later a cultural icon, became a 1973 national hero for a nation unimagined in 1825. Peter Carey here:

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Majapahit comes to London!

Dive into an incredible tale of intrigue and betrayal that led to the rise of this empire that very much shaped SE Asia as it is today.

London, Wed 25 Jun, SOAS Russel Sq. 17h. Free.

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Discover Majapahit Empire: A free talk in Spore!

Join us Wed, April 9, for an intriguing dive into Majapahit, a SE Asia tale full with conflicts, family rivalries and a touch of magic.

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Taking (in a lovely sunny setting) about Majapahit and #indonesia #history in Bangalore, India. How India interacted with Indonesia, and the other way around. This time at the grandiose #AllianceUniversity literary festival #ALF2025.

That is right. I saw some really detailed ones there. There is also a stunning, but headless, Prajñāpāramitā statue. Soon a new Muara Jambi museum will be opened.

It massive and the trees are gigantic. Somehow they blend in beautifully with the temples. I hope one day you can make it there.

And it’s not just temples. The gastronomy is preserved too. So, after exploring the site, try some local food, such as tasty tempoyak, at Pasar Paduka.

Thousands of monks lived here to study. There were gardens and even a cremation place. They went from one temple to temple by boat. Or through the jungle. Luckily, these days there are e-bikes.

Maura Jambi was like a university centre where monks studied. Oldest remnants are from around 600. The last from around 13th. The biggest is Kedaton. Some spectacular statues were dug up here.

Many temples are overgrown by trees. Such as Mahligai. It gives it a great atmosphere. Others lie serene and are in pristine condition. Like Candi Tinggi.

Are you in Indonesia and want to visit a special place? Try Muara Jambi. Just 90min flight from Jakarta. There, in the forest, lie some temples that belong to Asia’s most spectacular. Don’t worry, access is easy.

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Thanks! Gonna look that up. Bujang Valley was a beautiful place to visit.

Learning from the entangled histories of Australia, Indonesia and Timor-Leste Published in History Australia (Ahead of Print, 2024)

Just heard my @austhistassoc.bsky.social Australian Historical Association keynote address, revised & retitled, is available Open Access until the end of December: "Learning from the entangled histories of Australia, Indonesia and Timor-Leste". www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Absolutely. Let’s stay in touch!

From the 14th century onwards, trade declined as rivers silted up. It was cut off from the ocean. What did not help either was the decline of Srivijaya (Majapahit was on the rise) and shifts in trading with India and China. In 1371, its capital moved inland. Here 2 books.

From the 6th century onwards, Hindu and Buddhist temples were constructed here. Some are located on a hill with great views over the valley. and there is an old stupa that, in design, mirrors those found in India. But the people in its towns there had all sorts of beliefs.

It was a trading port and had an active iron industry -the furnaces can still be seen today at Sungai Batu. There were also makers of beads, bricks, pottery and products from the forests. This diversity was one of its major strengths.

Just north of Penang, Bujang Valley was the main hub. I is sheltered spot where boats could dock without worrying about the strong winds from the Strait of Malacca. From here its straight sailing to India. Nearby Jerai mountain was a noticeable spot and helped guide sailors.

Ancient Kedah was a vast territory, roughly from today’s Phuket to Kuala Lumpur. It was part of Srivijaya. There is evidence that people settled there thousands of years ago, but "Ancient Kedah" is the period 2nd-14th century CE. Malay, Chinese, Arabs, Indians walked its streets.

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Orang Madiun ya. Terima kasih ya baca buku Majapahit. Saya follow anda di bsky ya.

Salam kenal di langit biru. Senang sekali anda suka buku Majapahit.