Established in 1978, the Ancient India. Iran Trust occupies a unique position as an independent charity concerned with the study of early South Asia, Iran and Central Asia, promoting both scholarly research and popular interest in the area. We have a library of over 50,000 items.

Come, fill the Cup, and in the Fire of Spring. The Bird of Time has but a little way. To fly and Lo! The Bird is on the Wing.

This blog provides news about the Society as well as information about its collections and library services. Friday, 7 August 2015. Commemorating Frederick Marryat and his generosity to the Royal Asiatic Society. In 1823, commanding HMS Larne, he headed for the far East to take part in an expedition to Burma in 1824. He returned to England in 1826 but had one last sea adventure around Madeira and the Canary islands before finally resigning his commission in November 1830.

Worst Journey in the World. This evening I shall join a virtual journey to Ross Island. At the Scott Polar Research Institute. In Cambridge, following in the footsteps of Edward Wilson. On the Terra Nova expedition. This is just one of numerous events. This includes their Freeze Frame. Project, which includes photographs from the original Terra Nova.

Researching cross cultural exchanges in colonial and post-colonial India. Ceremonies et Coutumes Religieuses de tous les Peuples do Monde.