Mongolia is a large and sparsely populated country in north-central Asia, known for its vast landscapes, nomadic culture and ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

Research Location: Ikh Nart, Mongolia Conservation Partner: Mongolian Conservation Initiative The vast grasslands of Mongolia support globally important wildlife species and sustain the livelihoods ...

The Buryats are a group of peoples who prior to the arrival of Russian influence in Siberia were a nomadic herding people. They spoke a Mongol language and initially showed a strong resistance to ...

The Saami, Europe's only indigenous people, have given up their nomadic life and settled down. In times of increased economic and environmental concern, reindeer herding is facing new challenges.