Articles related to "Mongolia"
Mongolia in Transition
Since the collapse of Soviet Communism, former client state Mongolia has suffered from economic hardship. What is the situation now?
economic development in mogolia • poverty in mongolia • economic geography of mongolia • capitalism in mongolia • impact of communism in mongolia
Since the collapse of Soviet Communism, former client state Mongolia has suffered from economic hardship. What is the situation now?
economic development in mogolia • poverty in mongolia • economic geography of mongolia • capitalism in mongolia • impact of communism in mongolia
Democracy in Trouble
A nation whose democracy rests on personality rather than institution is a democracy in trouble.
asia capitalism democracy corporate corporation ja
A nation whose democracy rests on personality rather than institution is a democracy in trouble.
asia capitalism democracy corporate corporation ja
Winter Festivals of Mongolia
A true adventure odyssey that traverses the country's diverse geography to revel in remarkable local celebrations for the coming of spring.
overseas adventures travels • exotic off-beat off the beaten paths travel • mongolia in winter • winter festivals around the world • camel festivals
A true adventure odyssey that traverses the country's diverse geography to revel in remarkable local celebrations for the coming of spring.
overseas adventures travels • exotic off-beat off the beaten paths travel • mongolia in winter • winter festivals around the world • camel festivals
Mongols: Steppe Life
The Mongols of Genghis Khan's day lived a pastoral existence augmented by hunting and gathering.
mongols • genghis khan • mongol life • mongolia • the mongols
The Mongols of Genghis Khan's day lived a pastoral existence augmented by hunting and gathering.
mongols • genghis khan • mongol life • mongolia • the mongols
Mononykus
Another missing link between dinosaurs and birds?
mononykus • bird • mongolia • extinct birds • fossil birds
Another missing link between dinosaurs and birds?
mononykus • bird • mongolia • extinct birds • fossil birds
Roy Chapman Andrews
Roy Chapman Andrews is often called "the real life Indiana Jones," find out more about this adventurous paleontologist.
roy chapman andrews • henry fairfield osborn • protoceratops • oviraptor • gobi desert
Roy Chapman Andrews is often called "the real life Indiana Jones," find out more about this adventurous paleontologist.
roy chapman andrews • henry fairfield osborn • protoceratops • oviraptor • gobi desert
The Cave of the Yellow Dog
From the team that brought you The Weeping Camel, tells the story of the Cave of the Yellow Dog.
cave of the yellow dog • weeping camel • byambasuren davaa • mongolia • mongolian
From the team that brought you The Weeping Camel, tells the story of the Cave of the Yellow Dog.
cave of the yellow dog • weeping camel • byambasuren davaa • mongolia • mongolian
Batchuluun Indigenous Rights
Indigenous people the world over have a tough time reclaiming native lands, even through freehold title. Check out this story from Mongolia's aborigines.
mongolia indigenous • asian indigenous • batchuluun • yellow dog • land privatisation
Indigenous people the world over have a tough time reclaiming native lands, even through freehold title. Check out this story from Mongolia's aborigines.
mongolia indigenous • asian indigenous • batchuluun • yellow dog • land privatisation
Book Review: Time Traveler
Dr. Michael Novacek, curator of vertebrate paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History, has published a new book.
dinosaur • dinosaurs • fossil • fossils • novacek
Dr. Michael Novacek, curator of vertebrate paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History, has published a new book.
dinosaur • dinosaurs • fossil • fossils • novacek
20th Century Genghis Khan
The crazy life of white russian Major General Baron Ungern von Sternberg, psychopathic warlord of Mongolia and Military Buddhist
sternberg • ungern-sternberg • ungern • russian • cavalry
The crazy life of white russian Major General Baron Ungern von Sternberg, psychopathic warlord of Mongolia and Military Buddhist
sternberg • ungern-sternberg • ungern • russian • cavalry
Ancient nature consciousness, part 2: shamanism
Various crises in my life have driven me back, time and again, to nature. These intense episodes may relate to the most ancient known form of religious experience: shamanism.
nature • consciousness • shamanism • meditate • loneliness
Various crises in my life have driven me back, time and again, to nature. These intense episodes may relate to the most ancient known form of religious experience: shamanism.
nature • consciousness • shamanism • meditate • loneliness
Chinese Wildlife
There's still much to discover about China, not least its wildlife. This new Bradt guide gives a fascinating introduction to the subject.
china • chinese wildlife • pandas • endangered species • pangolins
There's still much to discover about China, not least its wildlife. This new Bradt guide gives a fascinating introduction to the subject.
china • chinese wildlife • pandas • endangered species • pangolins
Hulagu Khan Scourge of Islam
The empire that Genghis Khan left behind on his death in 1227 stretched from the Caspian Sea to the borders of China and the Golden Horde searched for further conquests.
hulagu khan • grandson genghis khan • mongol leaders • scourge of islam • khans of mongolia
The empire that Genghis Khan left behind on his death in 1227 stretched from the Caspian Sea to the borders of China and the Golden Horde searched for further conquests.
hulagu khan • grandson genghis khan • mongol leaders • scourge of islam • khans of mongolia
In the Footsteps of Genghis Khan
Book review of In the Footsteps of Genghis Khan, a book about traveling in China and Inner Mongolia before World War II.
genghis khan • marco polo • history • culture • archaeology
Book review of In the Footsteps of Genghis Khan, a book about traveling in China and Inner Mongolia before World War II.
genghis khan • marco polo • history • culture • archaeology
Launching the PPSE 1: Introduction
A more substantial version of this piece has since been published in the Columbia Journal of Asian Law, Vol. 14 No. 1 (Spring 2000), and has thus been removed from this site at the wishes of the author.
jason • gottlieb • cambodia • econom • politic
A more substantial version of this piece has since been published in the Columbia Journal of Asian Law, Vol. 14 No. 1 (Spring 2000), and has thus been removed from this site at the wishes of the author.
jason • gottlieb • cambodia • econom • politic
The Scourge of God
Whether you think of Genghis Khan as a curse or a god, he was undeniably one of the most important men in history. Find out how he overcame seemingly insurmountable odds to become ruler of a united Mongolia.
genghis khan • temujin • mongol • mongolia • nomad
Whether you think of Genghis Khan as a curse or a god, he was undeniably one of the most important men in history. Find out how he overcame seemingly insurmountable odds to become ruler of a united Mongolia.
genghis khan • temujin • mongol • mongolia • nomad
Where to see 2008's Solar Eclipse
To see the total eclipse you'll need to be standing in a narrow swathe called The Path of Totality as the moon's shadow sweeps over, obscuring the Sun.
solar eclipse • total solar eclipse • solar eclipse dates • august 2008 eclipse • where
To see the total eclipse you'll need to be standing in a narrow swathe called The Path of Totality as the moon's shadow sweeps over, obscuring the Sun.
solar eclipse • total solar eclipse • solar eclipse dates • august 2008 eclipse • where
Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan had an empire which stretched from China to the Caspian Sea, and everyone within these lands feared his name.
genghis khan • temujin • caspain sea • romans • alexander the great
Genghis Khan had an empire which stretched from China to the Caspian Sea, and everyone within these lands feared his name.
genghis khan • temujin • caspain sea • romans • alexander the great
Xinjiang
An introduction to China's north-west border region of Xinjiang.
xinjiang • china • tibet • islam • chinese muslims
An introduction to China's north-west border region of Xinjiang.
xinjiang • china • tibet • islam • chinese muslims
Albert Kahn's Photo Archives
This article is an introduction to the amazing "Archives of the Planet," a collection of early colour photographs taken around the world between 1912 and 1931.
archives of the planet • albert kahn • albert kahn's photographs • kahn's archives • albert kahn's archives
This article is an introduction to the amazing "Archives of the Planet," a collection of early colour photographs taken around the world between 1912 and 1931.
archives of the planet • albert kahn • albert kahn's photographs • kahn's archives • albert kahn's archives
Exploring the Yungang Caves
Carved out of sandstone, the 53 man-made Yungang Caves house 51,000 stone sculptures.
yungang caves • buddha • ganesha • nirvana • vasuki
Carved out of sandstone, the 53 man-made Yungang Caves house 51,000 stone sculptures.
yungang caves • buddha • ganesha • nirvana • vasuki
Long Way Round, Two Men on Bikes, A Challenge
This is not a typical celebrity spin-off but a story of two mates on a personal motorcycle adventure of a lifetime. They just happen to be well known actors.
the long way round • charley boorman • ewan mcgregor • motorcycle adventure • motor-bike holiday
This is not a typical celebrity spin-off but a story of two mates on a personal motorcycle adventure of a lifetime. They just happen to be well known actors.
the long way round • charley boorman • ewan mcgregor • motorcycle adventure • motor-bike holiday
National Geographic Megafishes Project
The National Geographic Society's project to tag and study at least 20 species of large freshwater fish is intended to raise awareness of potential extinction.
national geographic society megafishes project • protect worlds largest freshwater fish • joint project national geographic society world wi • freshwater systems world heritage sites • united nations environment program biodiversity ho
The National Geographic Society's project to tag and study at least 20 species of large freshwater fish is intended to raise awareness of potential extinction.
national geographic society megafishes project • protect worlds largest freshwater fish • joint project national geographic society world wi • freshwater systems world heritage sites • united nations environment program biodiversity ho
Prajnaparamitamahamantram: Sanskrit
Even death can't stop the world's liveliest dead language from serving humanity.
sanskrit • prakrit • hindi • urdu • sir
Even death can't stop the world's liveliest dead language from serving humanity.
sanskrit • prakrit • hindi • urdu • sir
Temur Oljeitu
The life and times of Temur Oljeitu (Chengzong), the grandson of and successor to Khubilai Khan, the Mongol conqueror of China.
mongol rule of china • khubilai (kubla) khan; yuan dynasty of china • taxation in china • nomadic lifestyle in mongolia • language use in yuan china
The life and times of Temur Oljeitu (Chengzong), the grandson of and successor to Khubilai Khan, the Mongol conqueror of China.
mongol rule of china • khubilai (kubla) khan; yuan dynasty of china • taxation in china • nomadic lifestyle in mongolia • language use in yuan china
Economic Recovery Linked to Political Reform
Freedom House findings show that countries in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe are better off, the more they adopt democracy and the free market.
Freedom House findings show that countries in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe are better off, the more they adopt democracy and the free market.
The Chinese Domination of Tibet
China has long sought to dominate Tibet and now is using economic rather than political colonization.
chinese in tibet • political suppression • china-tibet railway • lhasa economic development zone • han chinese
China has long sought to dominate Tibet and now is using economic rather than political colonization.
chinese in tibet • political suppression • china-tibet railway • lhasa economic development zone • han chinese
Train Trips Around Russia
If you love train travel and want to visit Russia and its former republics like Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova, check out some of these itineraries.
trans-siberian • train journeys • vladivostok to moscow • trans-mongolian • crimean express
If you love train travel and want to visit Russia and its former republics like Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova, check out some of these itineraries.
trans-siberian • train journeys • vladivostok to moscow • trans-mongolian • crimean express
Rus Cuisines: Eclectic By Nature - Part 1
Overview of Rus cuisines including some social customs. Find out what is what with Rus cuisines & where to find good food in the Rus.
rus • cuisines • recipes • russian • ukraine
Overview of Rus cuisines including some social customs. Find out what is what with Rus cuisines & where to find good food in the Rus.
rus • cuisines • recipes • russian • ukraine
Armchair adventures
Two more authors take charge of writing Indiana Jones adventures for a paperback series.
indiana jones • adventures • paperback • books • authors
Two more authors take charge of writing Indiana Jones adventures for a paperback series.
indiana jones • adventures • paperback • books • authors
Eastern Europe Top Tips
Poll results are in, and the majority of you are up for a journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Hanging out in St Pete’s or cruising the Croatian coast scored highly too
iron curtain tourism • trans-siberian railway • eastern european travel • vladivostok to moscow • city breaks eastern europe
Poll results are in, and the majority of you are up for a journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Hanging out in St Pete’s or cruising the Croatian coast scored highly too
iron curtain tourism • trans-siberian railway • eastern european travel • vladivostok to moscow • city breaks eastern europe
The Mongols
This article is about the Mongols. A people who fashioned one of the strongest empires the earth has ever seen. This article address the history and the culture of this people
mongols • warriors • genghis khan • empire • tribes
This article is about the Mongols. A people who fashioned one of the strongest empires the earth has ever seen. This article address the history and the culture of this people
mongols • warriors • genghis khan • empire • tribes
A DIFFERENT ANGLE: FLY FISHING STORIES BY WOMEN REVIEWED
A review of women's stories of fly fishing
flyfishing • books • women • outdoor books • reviews
A review of women's stories of fly fishing
flyfishing • books • women • outdoor books • reviews
Alexander Nevsky of Russia
Alexander Nevsky is remembered as a hero for protecting medieval Russia from invaders and negotiating with the Golden Horde.
alexander nevsky • alexander nevsky of russia • alexander of novgorod • alexander of the neva • grand prince of novgorod
Alexander Nevsky is remembered as a hero for protecting medieval Russia from invaders and negotiating with the Golden Horde.
alexander nevsky • alexander nevsky of russia • alexander of novgorod • alexander of the neva • grand prince of novgorod
Charles Dickens - Victorian Writer
Born in Portsmouth, England, the work of the Victorian writer Charles Dickens is still relevant, as the number of film and stage adaptations of his work testifiy.
charles dickens victorian novelist • portsmouth in england • nelson's ship the victory • david copperfield • nicholas nickleby
Born in Portsmouth, England, the work of the Victorian writer Charles Dickens is still relevant, as the number of film and stage adaptations of his work testifiy.
charles dickens victorian novelist • portsmouth in england • nelson's ship the victory • david copperfield • nicholas nickleby
Chin
An introduction to the Chin Dynasty, China's third, which was ruled by Shih Huang-ti, the first emperor of China from 221-206 BCE.
china • shih huang-ti • china's first emperor • terracotta army • hundred schools of thought
An introduction to the Chin Dynasty, China's third, which was ruled by Shih Huang-ti, the first emperor of China from 221-206 BCE.
china • shih huang-ti • china's first emperor • terracotta army • hundred schools of thought
Emerald Ash Borer Threat
The emerald ash borer, an unintentional import from Asia, is spreading through the MidWest, eastern U.S.and Canada; biocontrol methods are being developed.
invasive pests • fungal pest management • parasitic wasps in pest management • ash tree diseases • emerald ash borer life cycle
The emerald ash borer, an unintentional import from Asia, is spreading through the MidWest, eastern U.S.and Canada; biocontrol methods are being developed.
invasive pests • fungal pest management • parasitic wasps in pest management • ash tree diseases • emerald ash borer life cycle
Hong Kong Jazz Festival 2008
Hong Kong's first International Jazz Festival takes place from November 16-22, 2008 at venues across the city.
hong kong international jazz festival • hong kong jazz festival 2008 • eugene pao • ted lo • jazz festival
Hong Kong's first International Jazz Festival takes place from November 16-22, 2008 at venues across the city.
hong kong international jazz festival • hong kong jazz festival 2008 • eugene pao • ted lo • jazz festival
Karl Marx and Communism
Karl Marx was a revolutionary economist. His communist manifesto was followed by dozens of countries during its peak popularity. Today only a handful remain.
communism • karl marx • communist manifesto • communist countries • marxism
Karl Marx was a revolutionary economist. His communist manifesto was followed by dozens of countries during its peak popularity. Today only a handful remain.
communism • karl marx • communist manifesto • communist countries • marxism
Kublai Khan
Much more than just Marco Polo’s friend and employer, learn about the foreign founder of the Yuan Dynasty, and the ruler who suffered the wrath of the Japanese kamikaze long before WWII gave the term new meaning.
kublai khan • genghis khan • yuan • dynasty • china
Much more than just Marco Polo’s friend and employer, learn about the foreign founder of the Yuan Dynasty, and the ruler who suffered the wrath of the Japanese kamikaze long before WWII gave the term new meaning.
kublai khan • genghis khan • yuan • dynasty • china
Phoning Home from Remote Locations
New communication services are making it easier for adventure travelers to stay in touch with the folks back home from just about any location, no matter how remote.
et phone home • international telephone calls • overseas cellphone rentals • renting gsm phones international blackberry • sim cards for overseas
New communication services are making it easier for adventure travelers to stay in touch with the folks back home from just about any location, no matter how remote.
et phone home • international telephone calls • overseas cellphone rentals • renting gsm phones international blackberry • sim cards for overseas
Russia and the Golden Horde
Grand Princes of Russia were chosen by khans and paid visits to the Golden Horde in exchange for peace with Mongol invaders.
russia and the golden horde • russian grand princes • 13th century russia • mongol tribute money • golden horde in sarai
Grand Princes of Russia were chosen by khans and paid visits to the Golden Horde in exchange for peace with Mongol invaders.
russia and the golden horde • russian grand princes • 13th century russia • mongol tribute money • golden horde in sarai
The Beginning of the Chinese
The article discusses a bit about the very early China thus giving an insight into the culture and other social aspects of Chinese life.
china • people • culture • hagga
The article discusses a bit about the very early China thus giving an insight into the culture and other social aspects of Chinese life.
china • people • culture • hagga
The International Relations of Laos
After years of isolation and dependency toward Vietnam, the foreign relations of the Lao PDR have evolved and diversified since the end of the Cold War.
foreign relations of laos • laos and vietnam • laos and thailand • laos and america • laos and france
After years of isolation and dependency toward Vietnam, the foreign relations of the Lao PDR have evolved and diversified since the end of the Cold War.
foreign relations of laos • laos and vietnam • laos and thailand • laos and america • laos and france
Traditional Dance in Andalucía
Coín hosted its 28th Festival de Bailes Populares In July when four troupes of dancers gave outstanding, and colorful, performances for a large and enthusiastic audience.
traditional dance • folk dancers • traditional dress • traditional costumes • spanish costumes
Coín hosted its 28th Festival de Bailes Populares In July when four troupes of dancers gave outstanding, and colorful, performances for a large and enthusiastic audience.
traditional dance • folk dancers • traditional dress • traditional costumes • spanish costumes
Velociraptor, "The Speedy Thief"
This dinosaur became famous in the movie "Jurassic Park."
velociraptor • utahraptor • deinonychus • raptor • dromaeosaur
This dinosaur became famous in the movie "Jurassic Park."
velociraptor • utahraptor • deinonychus • raptor • dromaeosaur
World's Conflicts on the Rise
More global conflict situations deteriorated than improved during the last month, according to a new monthly assessment by the International Crisis Group.
war • conflict • iraq • pakistan • china
More global conflict situations deteriorated than improved during the last month, according to a new monthly assessment by the International Crisis Group.
war • conflict • iraq • pakistan • china
ACT Goes International
The ACT is becoming more popular not only in the USA but also globally.
act is international • foreign countries express interest in act • act is growing in popularity • males do better on act • females do better in college
The ACT is becoming more popular not only in the USA but also globally.
act is international • foreign countries express interest in act • act is growing in popularity • males do better on act • females do better in college
Big Plans for New Year's Eve?
Is there anything worse than waking up January 1st with a pounding head from a New Year's Eve party? Here's a little straight talk about hangovers and a few wacky cures.
headache • hangover • dehydration • thirst • cogeners
Is there anything worse than waking up January 1st with a pounding head from a New Year's Eve party? Here's a little straight talk about hangovers and a few wacky cures.
headache • hangover • dehydration • thirst • cogeners
Cats, Dogs, and Facts about Fur
Every year two million dogs and cats are tortured and killed for their fur. These animals are kept in filthy crates and don't recieve any veterinary care. Some come from puppy farms, others are strays, and some stolen from pet owners.
cats • dogs • fur • bludgeoning • clubbing
Every year two million dogs and cats are tortured and killed for their fur. These animals are kept in filthy crates and don't recieve any veterinary care. Some come from puppy farms, others are strays, and some stolen from pet owners.
cats • dogs • fur • bludgeoning • clubbing
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