November 2026
Operation Antiquity: Smuggled Southeast Asian Artifacts and Archeological Damage Talk
Event Background Operation Antiquity was a criminal investigation by U.S. federal law enforcement agencies to investigate the smuggling of ancient artifacts from Southeast Asia, the majority coming from Thailand and many from Ban Chiang culture sites. The investigation began in 2002 and concluded officially in 2014. After several years of quiet development and undercover work, the case was made public on January 24, 2008 when 500 federal law enforcement officers raided several museums and antiquities dealers in California and one…
Find out more »Book Talk of The Editor by Jennifer Lindsay
Event background On 19 November 2026 at 5.30–7.00 pm, SEA Junction invites you to dive into the world of Lady Sophia Raffles, the woman behind one of the most influential accounts of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, an important figure in Southeast Asian history, especially in the maritime countries of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Join us for a conversation with the author on the making of The Editor, a new novel by Monsoon Book, which utilizes historical pieces and anecdotes. The…
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