American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) is excited to announce the upcoming exhibition and reception “Mongolia’s Democracy Revolution” in co-sponsorship with the University of British Columbia (UBC) School of Public Policy and Global Affairs. Featured as the first exhibition of the year 2026 in the Lobby Gallery’s Solidarity series (a gallery at the Liu Institute […]
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The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) invites applications for a Part-Time Communications Specialist to join our Ulaanbaatar office. This 20-hour-per-week position provides a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of international scholarship, cultural heritage, and public engagement, supporting programs that connect Mongolia with global academic and cultural communities. The Communications Specialist will play
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Covering over 2,000 years of history, John Man’s newest book, Conquering the North (Pegasus Books, 2025) is an impressive achievement. In a distinctive writing style that is part travelogue and part historical account, Man begins his journey with the rise of the Xiongnu—which he uses as a jumping-off point to explore the intertwined histories and,
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The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Davaasuren Myagmar as the new In-Country Director of its Ulaanbaatar office. Ms. Davaasuren holds a Master’s degree in Library and Information Management from the University of South Australia, awarded under the prestigious Australia Awards Scholarship, and a Bachelor’s degree in
The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) recently hosted an insightful Speaker Series talk titled “Passing on the Bii Biyelgee Dance: A Relational Approach to Transmission in Intangible Cultural Heritage and Dance” by Dr. Raphaël Blanchier of Université Clermont Auvergne and CNRS-LESC-CREM. Dr. Blanchier’s lecture shed new light on the traditional Bii biyelgee dance of
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In a recent lecture hosted by the American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS), Assoc. Prof. Natasha Fijn, Director of the Mongolia Institute at the Australian National University (ANU), shed light on the enduring significance of bloodletting in nomadic veterinary traditions and its contemporary relevance. The practice of bloodletting, or tagnai—the withdrawal of blood from the
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What do we really know about the Mongol Empire? For many, it evokes images of conquest and devastation. Yet, Dr. Marie Favereau, renowned historian and author, invites us to see a more complex and fascinating picture. As part of the American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) Speaker Series, Dr. Favereau presented her lecture “Pax Mongolica:
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ACMS is seeking an In-Country Director for our Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (“UB”) office who will be responsible for the success and growth of our operations and development in Mongolia. They will manage a team of approximately 4 to 5 full- and part-time Mongolia-based staff members, ensure the smooth execution of existing projects and programs, and will also
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The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) hosted a captivating lecture by distinguished historian Professor Christopher P. Atwood, drawing a full house of scholars, students, and cultural leaders. Entitled “Translating Empire: The Secret History of the Mongols and the Future of Mongolian Studies,” the event highlighted both the enduring relevance and global academic legacy of
From May 16 to May 23, the ACMS hosted the UPenn Global Seminar in Mongolia for the third consecutive year, welcoming 16 students led by Professor Christopher Atwood. During their stay, the students explored Mongolian pastoral nomadism and examined how Mongolia’s economy, literature, and steppe empires were historically built upon grasslands and livestock. They also
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