East Asia Forum7d
The hidden cost of Mongolia's mining boom
As Mongolia's mining sector drives unprecedented economic growth, the nation grapples with preserving its ancient pastoral ...
ZME Science on MSN9d
Ancient 6,500-Year-Old DNA Reveals the Origin of Indo-European Languages Spoken by Half the World
New genetic evidence traces the roots of English, Sanskrit, and hundreds of other languages to a group of hunter-gatherers in ...
Smithsonian Magazine8d
Ancient DNA Sheds Light on the Origins of Indo-European Languages
New research suggests that the first Indo-European speakers lived in southern Russia 6,500 years ago, challenging ...
Palestinians in the West Bank Describe How Israeli Settlers Are Seizing Land
Farming outposts are mushrooming across the West Bank, enabling Israeli settlers to displace Palestinians and grab large swaths of land.
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The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth
For My Hustle, Samson Adeleke goes cattle herding with Nigerian Fulani herdsmen who are holding on to their nomadic way of life.
7 loveable shepherd breeds — including some you may not know
From Icelandic Sheepdogs to Australian Shepherds, these shepherd breeds are loyal, intelligent, and have a built-in instinct ...
The Conversation29d
Tanzania’s Maasai are being forced off their ancestral land – the tactics the government uses
They’ve faced threats to their nomadic lifestyle, centred on cattle herding. The government claims the evictions are necessary to protect the environment from a large Maasai population.