Organized crime operates across national borders -- to keep up, investigative journalists need to do the same. TED Fellow Bektour Iskender gives the inside scoop on his efforts to unveil secret, insidious operations in his home country...

Hunting with golden eagles, known as kuchi, is a revered tradition in Kyrgyzstan. This ancient practice involves training eagles to catch prey like hares and foxes, requiring a strong bond between hunter and bird. The hunting season runs...

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In a lake in Kyrgyzstan, researchers recently discovered the ruins of a 2,500-year-old civilization. These ruins potentially include an ancient Armenian monastery rumored to hold the relics of St. Matthew. This significant find at...

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Cholpon-Ata , means 'Venus father', which is the name of a mythological protecting spirit. In the suburbs of the town Cholpon-Ata, in northeastern part of Kyrgyzstan, there is a large open air museum, with more than 5000 stones. Many of...