Articles by Natali Pearson

Why, after such a long hiatus, is underwater cultural heritage is once again being considered as an economic, not an archaeological or historical, resource?

For Indonesia and Australia, the salvage of Perth has put maritime heritage cooperation into the spotlight, prompting greater bilateral engagement.

What does world heritage inscription means in a country where human rights abuses are ongoing.

A personal reflection on the importance of academic freedom

Isla Winarto talks to PoP about the Indonesian Heritage Society's efforts to promote heritage conservation at Jakarta's Museum Tekstil

PoP's completely biased top picks for the 2018 Asian Studies Association of Australia (ASAA) conference

New research on an ancient wreck raises important questions about protection and preservation

A new book on West Sumatran 'angkot' reveals the complex tensions between tradition and modernity in contemporary Minangkabau society

A mini-review of the Art Gallery of New South Wales' recent exhibition of Philippine art.

How should we respond when heritage is damaged or destroyed?

A team of expert Makassan boat-builders constructs a padewakang

Indonesian contemporary dance meets politics, sustainability and gender