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's national identity is imprinted with strength, resilience, and heritage. From the vast steppe to the vibrant Naadam ...

When the Qing Empire fell, Outer Mongolia declared independence while Inner Mongolia remained part of China. Over a century ...

HOHHOT, June 8 (Xinhua) -- If not for Nominqolu, the bow that enabled Genghis Khan and his Mongolian horsemen to create one of the world's greatest empires eight centuries ago, would have disappeared.

At the ongoing Naadam Festival in the Xilingol League, North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, I moved through crowds of people in Mongolian robes, past young riders on horseback and rows of ...

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 ...

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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