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Mongolia’s traditional dress-inspired 2024 Olympic uniforms go viral
Mongolia’s Olympic uniforms for Paris 2024, designed by Ulaanbaatar-based label Michel & Amazonka, have become a viral sensation o...
Ryan General
Culture
New research sheds light on ancient Mongolian empire that prompted China to build Great Wall
Scientists have shed light on the multiethnic and mysterious Xiongnu empire, Mongolia’s ancient nomadic society that reigned from circ...
China
Dalai Lama names US-born Mongolian boy as reincarnation of Buddhist leader
After years of searching and swirling rumors, the 14th Dalai Lama has officially revealed the identity of the 10th Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa: an...
Bryan Ke
Video captures mine collapse in China that left 5 dead, 48 missing
At least five people are dead and 48 are missing after a coal mine collapsed in northern China on Wednesday. The incident took place in the ...
Ana Yoo
Entertainment
Inner Mongolia teacher goes viral for donning Ultraman costume in video to surprise his students
A teacher from Ordos city in Inner Mongolia is being praised online and called a “dream maker” for creating a video in which he transforms ...
The Real Legend of Khutulun, the Undefeated Wrestling Princess of Mongolia
Unlike Mulan who only exists in ancient Chinese folk tales, Mongolia has a real-life warrior princess named Khutulun who fought in wars alon...
‘Mongolian Cowboy’ Doesn’t Speak English, But Slays a Country Classic to Perfection
Enkh-Erdene, aka the “Mongolian Cowboy,” showed he had what it takes to be “The World’s Best” when he made jaws drop at his audition for the...
Khier Casino
Sports
Undefeated Mongolian Boxer Wins IBO World Featherweight Title
Mongolian boxer Tugstsogt Nyambayar became the International Boxing Organization World Featherweight champion after defeating Claudio Marrer...
Asia
Mongolia’s Women are Too Smart and Successful, Have Trouble Finding Suitable Husbands
Mongolia’s ever-growing “reverse gender gap” has resulted in many educated women complaining that there is a shortage of eligible men....
What do Mongolians Actually Think of Disney’s ‘Mulan’?
As 2019 creeps ever nearer, so, too, does Disney’s live-action Mulan release date. The company has so far chosen only one cast member ...
Editorial Staff
Does Mongolia Still Care About Genghis Khan?
When thinking of the strongest, most powerful warlord, conqueror, and leader in history, who comes to mind? If you’re a Westerner, you...
Heather Johnson Yu
Why Mongolians Are Champions of Surviving Harsh Winters
We’re smack dab in the middle of winter, and for those of us living closer to the North and South Poles, it’s cold. Really, real...
Mongolian Memory Champion Memorizes An Entire Ikea Catalog to Perfection
Yanjindulam Altansuh, aka Yanjaa Wintersoul, is a Mongolian award-winning Memory Champion who recently impressed judges and Swedish audience...
Mongolia Releases Trailer for Very First Animated Movie ‘Genghis Khan’
After five years of development, the first trailer for the upcoming “Genghis Khan” animated movie from Mongolian filmmakers, Ocean Pictures,...
Lifestyle
Why Some Asians Have a Vanishing Blue Birthmark Called A ‘Mongolian Spot’
“Do you have any birthmarks?” a coworker behind me randomly asked aloud. My ears perked up and I turned my chair around to face ...
Mongolia’s New President Is a Badass Judo Expert and Olympic Gold-Winning Coach
Maybe Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has a chance at the Oval Office after all. On July 7th, Mongolians elected their new president, ...
Mongolian Courier Delivers Packages on Horse During Snowstorm Because He’s a Badass
Northern China was hit with a massive cold front on Tuesday, but the bitter cold and snowy weather didn’t stop one dedicated courier from co...
Street Sweeper in Mongolia Who Busts His Ass For $220 Will Make You Appreciate Life
A widower withstands extreme cold temperature to be able to pay off his late wife’s debts. Cui Yubo works as a street sweeper in the norther...
We’ve Found the Real Life Version of Mr. Hyunh From ‘Hey Arnold!’
It should be pretty clear by now that Asians can do anything, even sing American country songs, apparently. While the rest of the world may ...
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