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Afghanistan's national sport has seen a recent resurgence in popularity, despite how alarming it may be to some.

Asia

Afghanistan

Buzkashi: Afghanistan's Goat-Grabbing National Sport

The spread of strict Islamic schools threatens the freedom and influence of Muslim females in the public sphere.

The Rise Of Fundamentalist Madrassas In Northern Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s ten best cities mix a turbulent history with historic and culturally important sites.

The 10 Most Beautiful Cities In Afghanistan

Discover the extraordinary tales of Soviet pilots who are found decades after being reported as missing-in-action during the Soviet-Afghan war of the 1980s.

A Soviet Pilot Went Missing in Afghanistan and Was Found 30 Years Later

Celebrated photojournalist Steve McCurry presents a brand new book of photographs from his journeys through Afghanistan between 1979 and 2016.

A New Book by Renowned Photojournalist Steve McCurry Showcases the Beauty of Afghanistan

Startup Grind Afghanistan Director Ahmad Fahim Didar talks to The Culture Trip about the country's young startup scene.

The Afghanistan Startup Community Helping to Rebuild a Country

We find out more about the man who has made over 100 films in a country where watching one can lead to a death sentence.

An Introduction to Nothingwood: The One-Man Afghan Film Industry

We look at ‘Skate Girls of Kabul', the striking photo series of the NGO that gives the girls of Afghanistan a purpose.

Meet The Skate Girls of Kabul In Photographs of Afghanistan's 'Skateistan'

Pratiek Sparsh Samantara surveys some of the best contemporary literary fiction and non-fiction to come out of Afghanistan.

The 7 Best Books On Afghanistan

Shamsia Hassani, Afghanistan’s first female street artist, has emerged as a spokesperson for women’s rights in Kabul.

This Is Afghanistan’s First Female Street Artist

We speak to the star and director of The Breadwinner about working with a Hollywood superstar to produce the most important animation of the year.

How Angelina Jolie Produced a Devastating Animation About Life Under the Taliban

Phil Grabsky, the director of the Boy who plays on the Buddhas of Bamiyan, has come up with yet another thought provoking documentary The Boy Mir.

The Boy Mir: Ten Years In Afghanistan

Timeri Murari’s 2012 novel The Taliban Cricket Club explores life in Afghanistan under the Taliban; focusing on their surprising policy of promoting cricket.

Interview: Timeri Murari on The Taliban Cricket Club and Life under Tyranny

GEM: Contemporary Jewellery and Gemstones from Afghanistan will be on show at the British Council’s London headquarters until the 29 November 2013. It is the result of the British Council’s collaboration with Turquoise Mountain, an organisation that promotes Afghan craft and design worldwide and highlights an aspect of Afghanistan that is not so often the focus of our attention, as Melanie Eddy reveals.

GEM: Celebrating Contemporary Afghan Craft and Design

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The Top Things to Do and See in Bodrum, Turkey

Read our guide to Bodrum, Turkey, and discover the top unmissable attractions in this coastal town.

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