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One Hour, 2,000 Years of History: A Review of Conquering the North by John Man

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 ...

The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) Appoints Ms. Davaasuren Myagmar as In-Country Director in Ulaanbaatar

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 ...

Passing on the Bii Biyelgee Dance | Dr. RAPHAËL BLANCHIER

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 ...

Bloodletting: An Ancient Nomadic Practice for Contemporary Diseases | DR. NATASHA FIJN

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 ...

PAX MONGOLICA: NEW RESEARCH TRACKS | DR. MARIE FAVEREAU

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 ...

Now Hiring an In-Country Director!

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 ...

Professor Atwood Illuminates the Secret History of the Mongols at the ACMS Speaker Series

On May 27, 2025, ACMS hosted a public lecture by Professor Christopher P. Atwood.The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) hosted a captivating lecture by distinguished historian Professor Christopher P. ...

UPenn Global Seminar Explores Mongolia’s Pastoral Culture, History, and Art

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 ...

A lifelong bond with Mongolia: Anita’s journey through books and education

Each spring for more than two decades, Anita Fahrni-Minear has returned to Mongolia not as a tourist, but as a friend, mentor, and quiet force for educational transformation. “It’s very ...

National Museum of Mongolia and ACMS Renew Memorandum of Understanding

The National Museum of Mongolia (NMM) and the American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) have renewed and signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their collaboration. The MOU ...

ACMS Speaker Series | Dr.Otgontugs Banzragch

Speaker: Dr. Otgontugs Banzragch, Professor of Economics at the National University of Mongolia. "CARE ECONOMY IN MONGOLIA" In this engaging session, Dr. Otgontugs delved into the emerging topic of the ...

Announcing a New ACMS/WWU Joint Initiative: Алхам алхмаар дөхөх нь / One Steppe Closer

The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) and Western Washington University (WWU) are pleased to announce the launch of "Алхам алхмаар дөхөх нь: Хил дамнасан хамтын ажиллагаа ба шинэ мэдлэг бүтээхүй  / A ...

Call for Abstracts – Under Shared Blue Skies: Mongolia and the North American West

Call for Abstracts - Under Shared Blue Skies: Mongolia and the North American West November 8-9, 2025 in Downtown Denver, Colorado ACMS, in collaboration with Metropolitan State University of Denver ...

The XVII Annual Mongolian Studies Conference: February 14-15, 2025

The ACMS is excited to share that our good friends at the The Mongolian Cultural Center will be hosting the XVII Annual Mongolian Studies Conference, which is scheduled to take ...

Summer 2025 Field School Webinar – Jan 7, 2025

Join us via Zoom on January 7, 2025 at 8pm ET to learn more about our Summer 2025 Mongolia Field School course offerings! This webinar will provide a brief overview ...

ACMS Speaker Series I Ш.Мөнхбаатар (Ph.D)

"МОНГОЛ НУТГИЙН ЗУРГИЙН ҮНЭ ЦЭН"  Илтгэгч: Чингис хааны өв, соёлын хүрээлэнгийн Монголын эзэнт гүрний түүхийн судалгаа хариуцсан эрдэм шинжилгээний ажилтан Ш.Мөнхбаатар (Ph.D) 2024 оны 12 дугаар сарын 06-ны Баасан гараг ...

ACMS and the University of Humanities (UH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – On December 17, 2024. The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) and the University of the Humanities (UH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen academic ...

Announcing the 2025 Mongolia Field Schools!

The American Center for Mongolian Studies is now accepting applications for our 2025 Mongolia Field School courses! These experiential short-courses offer an educational travel experience that blends academic insights and ...

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