2005-03-27 04:00:00 PDT Ulan Bator, Mongolia-- By all accounts, Genghis Khan was not a nice guy. Nice guys finish last, and Genghis Khan was determined not to be at the back of the pack. In the late ...

Mongolia is a country rich in heritage, shaped by centuries of complex cultural influence. As such, it’s a significant challenge for any western sport to claim the limelight from the nation’s old ...

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Archaeologists in Mongolia have found the remains of two ancient women warriors, whose skeletal remains indicate that they were well practiced in archery and horseback riding. These two women lived ...

Since the days of Genghis Khan, competitors have gathered each summer to show off their skills in horseback riding, archery and wrestling. Xing Yi and Yuan Hui explore the scene in Hohhot. Summer is ...

ULAN BATOR, MongoliaULAN BATOR, Mongolia — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden tried his hand at archery, watched a wrestling match and named a horse during a brief visit Monday in Mongolia, which he called ...

Archery on horseback is a traditional sports activity of the Mongols. All people can take part in the competition regardless of the age or sex. Archery on horseback is a traditional sports activity of ...

Mongolia is a country rich in heritage, shaped by centuries of complex cultural influence. As such, it's a significant challenge for any western sport to claim the limelight from the nation's old ...

(CNN) — In many travelers’ minds, Mongolia conjures images of vast plains, nomadic gers, desert landscapes and one of the most famous warriors of all time, Genghis Khan. Though the famed first khagan ...