The Magic of the Number 40
Why is it so powerful?
Asia
Evil spirit Albasty – who is it?
A three-eyed ugly woman with long tangled hair, completely naked, with animal or bird-like legs and huge breasts hanging almost…
“The Blood of Siyavush”
In whose honor did the red tulips and poppies of Central Asia get such a strange name?
The unluckiest day of the year
Which ancient Persian holiday is still celebrated on April 1 or 2? And what does it have in common with April Fool’s Day?
Ancient tradition: the “Alas” cleansing ritual
During the spring festival of Nowruz (Nooruz), Kyrgyz people always recite a magical chant
Goodbye, Osh Bazaar!
A photo story from one of Bishkek’s most iconic places — soon to be gone
A Shortcut to the Heart
Notes from a Dreamer Traveling Through Northern Turkey
Rishtan: All the Colors of Uzbekistan
A photo essay from the city of master potters in the Fergana Valley
In Pursuit of Longevity
Who’s Leading the Race for a Longer Life?
Ala-Archa: UFOs and All Seasons
A Journey Through the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan
