A lustful proposition accompanied by a gruesome threat. A violent, humiliating rejection. A retaliatory—and lascivious—kidnapping. A long search for the one kidnapped. A war of recovery. Slaughter. Victory. Glorification of […]
Eunuchs were firsthand witnesses to the decline and fall of the Qing dynasty in 1911. As the emasculated servants of the emperor and his court, palace eunuchs provide an important […]
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The Sogdians were an Iranian-speaking people from the great Central Asian cities of Samarkand and Bukhara. Between the fourth and eighth centuries CE, they became the most influential merchants of […]
Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, we have decided to cancel this trip. If and when the situation changes, we will review and decide whether to reschedule […]
Save the Date Join the SAA for an unforgettable trip to the “Roof of the World.” Mantled with the high Himalayas to the north, Nepal is a land of scenic […]