Culture & Society

Syria's traditional oud-making on the decline   While the conflict that has ravaged Syria over the past six years devastated many of its historic crafts, the production of the oud, a pear-shaped traditional musical instrument, has...

Deq tattoos: A dying tradition in Turkey   The deq tattoos were believed to improve women's looks and keep away evil spirits. This tradition has not been kept by the younger generations. For centuries, many women in...

70th Edinburgh Festival underway   Scotland's capital has been transformed into a giant interactive backdrop – casting visitors in the centre of an audiovisual art installation. Music and performance arts are taking centre stage in Scotland's capital....

Ancient Roman neighbourhood discovered in France   The ancient site revealed luxury homes, mosaics and items of furniture that date back to the 1st century AD. Archaeologists work during the excavation of an ancient Roman neighborhood on...

Archaeologists discover 1,800-year-old writing tool in Turkey   A bronze stylus was found in Assos, a small historic town located in the northwestern Turkish province of Canakkale. Researchers have uncovered a 1,800-year-old writing implement, or stylus, at...

Industrial meat production is killing our seas. It's time to change our diets Callum Roberts   Every spring, as the snows thaw, water rushes down the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, spreading life, then death into the...

Mongolian reindeer herders' way of life under threat   In the vast and wild forests of northern Mongolia, a centuries-old way of life is migrating closer to modernity. One of the world's last nomadic reindeer people near...

Social media is the cornerstone of the luxury lifestyle industry Dominic O’Reilly   With a new wave of competitors sweeping the leisure industry, focusing on customer satisfaction is the best way to generate loyalty and goodwill. Over the...

Hot air balloons boost tourism in Turkey’s Cappadocia   Turkish tourism body expects a total of 300,000 tourists are expected to explore the city in the air by the end of 2017. Hot air balloon tours in...

Legal Marijuana 101: How To Buy Cannabis Online   Marijuana has not yet been accepted by everyone, but it’s well on its way to total acceptance. Several people support both its recreational and medicinal uses, and,...