The Department of Archaeology at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History is pleased to announce it has received a grant of over 2 million euro from the Arcadia Fund to document the archaeological heritage of Mongolia.

These stunning photos show the harsh reality of life for Mongolian nomads who live on the country’s vast steppe.

Hundreds of nomads live in the 340,000 square miles of open grassland, where temperatures regularly drop to -40C (-40F), and subsist off

Mongolia has picked the drama ‘Veins of the World’ from director Byambasuren Davaa as its official entry for the 2021 Academy Awards in the best international feature category.
The film follows Amra, an 11-year-old boy living a traditional nomad life on

The Hu have seen a meteoric rise over the last few years, with the band providing a fresh take in the rock scene with their brand of Mongolian folk-metal. Their impact has not gone unnoticed, especially in their homeland where

The National Emergency Commission of the Khuvsgul Province has made it illegal to drive on the ice of Lake Khuvsgul and local rivers after a strong earthquake hit the region. The thick ice of the lake, which normally can bear

The Mongolian government downgraded its state of emergency preparedness in Ulaanbaatar from 11 January. Also, in connection with this decision, all but 18 business categories are permitted to resume limited operations. In addition, the National Emergency Commission has decided to

Mongolian rock band The Hu has made the cover of famous UK magazine Metal Hammer first edition of 2021. The band recently covered Metallica’s Sad but true song in theMongolian language and it hasbecome a sensation among rockers.
The Hu

On Monday (4 January), the Mongolian Government took the decision to extend the second degree emergency situation in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar for five days due to the worsening pandemic situation. Therefore, UB residents will have to stay at