The Land of Ghengis Khan
- Episode aired 1998
In post-Stalinist Mongolia, a traditionally hospitable Khalka (main tribe) family teaches Ray the nomadic herdsmen's harsh way of life on the vast, near-empty steppe. Horses, sheep and cattl... Read allIn post-Stalinist Mongolia, a traditionally hospitable Khalka (main tribe) family teaches Ray the nomadic herdsmen's harsh way of life on the vast, near-empty steppe. Horses, sheep and cattle provide transport, food (even alcohol distilled from milk) and fabrics. The 'nomad' fest... Read allIn post-Stalinist Mongolia, a traditionally hospitable Khalka (main tribe) family teaches Ray the nomadic herdsmen's harsh way of life on the vast, near-empty steppe. Horses, sheep and cattle provide transport, food (even alcohol distilled from milk) and fabrics. The 'nomad' festival features the traditional warrior sports wrestling, riding and archery. These skills a... Read all