Why falcons are symbol of status in the Middle East
Falcons have always been part of the Bedouin culture, and the tradition of falcon hunting remains a long-established pastime
national traditions
Saudi musicians to write coffee symphony
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture announced that it would run a competition called “Maazoufat Al-Qahwa Al-Saoudiyya” (Saudi Coffee Symphony), as part of the “Year of Saudi Coffee” activities
Victoria Rumova: "Being Dargin wife is happiness"
Interethnic marriages are considered one of the foundations of multinational Russia
Goat Blood at origins of Valentine's Day
From pagan rituals to a dozen roses, Valentine's Day has come a long way
Love, North Caucasus style
In the North Caucasus, traditional and modern expectations of relationships are more chequered than a patchwork quilt. Here’s how young couples negotiate them
