In the 17th and 18th centuries, navigators exploring the Pacific and Indian oceans discovered that the languages spoken on many islands, spanning from Madagascar in the west to Polynesia in the east, ...

A trowel (/ˈtraʊ.əl/), in the hands of an archaeologist, is like a trusty sidekick – a tiny, yet mighty, instrument that uncovers ancient secrets, one well-placed scoop at a time. It’s the Sherlock ...

Researchers from mainland China are taking aim at an established language theory promoted by Taiwan’s ruling party in its efforts to carve out a separate identity for the island. The latest salvo in ...

The Shihsanhang Museum of Archeology in New Taipei City is to present a new exhibition on the theme of ancient Austronesian physical activities from today. Launched to coincide with the World Masters ...

With its wealth of artifacts shining a light on the long history of the Austronesian language family, the new Keqiutou Site Museum in Pingtan, East China's Fujian Province has garnered widespread ...

Teeth extracted without any apparent medical reason. A mysterious ritual practiced for millennia by the ancient Austronesian communities of Taiwan. Why did these men and women subject themselves to ...

Originating in the southeast coast of China and now used by around 400 million people around the world, the Austronesian language family is a trending topic among the world academic community. Now a ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Torik Sanayasay, an Amis raft replica, sailed to Green Island and back on Friday (Jun. 21). The voyage provided valuable insights into Austronesian navigation techniques, ...