From wielding lethal bows to commanding troops, the female soldiers of the Central Asian steppe were formidable foes.

From fighting in the army to managing the kingdom, women were key players in every aspect of the Mongol Empire.

Researchers scramble to find and study everyday items preserved for millennia and now at risk.

These ancient guardians of the traditional nomadic way of life are making a comeback.

10-year old Aimoldir Dayanbek is out there beating grown men.

When anxiety set boundaries on her life, this adventurer found solace and excitement in Google Street View.

Khulan have been on the wrong side of the tracks for far too long.

Solar radiation and dead trees tell us when Por-Bajin was built—and why it was neither palace nor fortress.