Time names Khashoggi and journalists “person of year”
Time has chosen to dedicate the award ceremony to journalists who are victims of abuse and censorship. This is the first posthumous award ceremony in the history of the magazine…
3 must-read books from: the Turkish-Mongolian world
The steppe culture, typical of the Turkish-Mongolian world, was the one that most of all shaped the world as we know it. Here is a selection of 3 truly unmissable…
The Asian lion
The Asian lion, formerly also present on the Mediterranean coasts, was the animal that most of all embodied the ideal of royalty and power, so much so that it was…
Curry and its re-incarnations
Curry, a spice that, through its births and rebirths, cannot fail to fully represent the incredible history of India and its flavors Birth and rebirth of curry Before starting with…
The Hu, from Mongolia to the stars
Have you ever imagined yourself for the Mongolian steppes while fighting for Genghis Khan? Whether you have already tried the experience or want to experiment, you will not be able…
The mongols
A small presentation to the Mongols, legendary people of whom we will talk about these days. From the distant Altai mountains to warm Delhi, a small summary of the long…
Ginger, taste of Heaven
After concentrating on the Exodus, we go to Southeast Asia, to discover a sacred plant for the local populations and then also entered the Koran: ginger. Distant origins The origins…
Nepenthes, the carnivorous plants of Borneo
The Nepenthes of Borneo are without a shadow of a doubt among the most fascinating beings that have ever appeared on earth; they are unable to eat humans, but cases…
The vegetable lamb of Tartary
An extraordinary plant, whose origins have not yet been fully understood and which for centuries became one of the enigmas of the great botanists. The vegetable lamb, a mythical creature…
The liberation of Xinjiang
The last chapter of the Dungan riots sees the Xinjiang civilians as protagonists, determined more than ever to get rid of Yaqub Beg, who quickly turned from a liberator to…
