a rich history, a diverse culture, and some of the most beautiful architecture I’ve seen in the Middle East. I was struck by Afghanistan’s complexity and just how wrong many of the headlines are.

Two decades later, they are back in power and claim to be making strides to preserve Afghanistan's millennia-old heritage, including pre-Islamic relics. Even months before their takeover in 2021 ...

Afghanistan's national film institution has been dismantled, losing its historical identity and function, signaling a shift ...

The organization is meant to bring Afghan students together, but it is also for non-Afghan students who want to learn more about the culture, history and traditions of Afghanistan, Salehi said. Though ...

The Taliban has banned chess in Afghanistan, calling it haram under Islamic law. But this isn’t the first time the game has ...

An art exhibit in Indianapolis combines Ukrainian and Afghan cultures, highlighting the two countries' histories of struggle.

"It is said that Afghan history goes back 5,000 years -- these ancient sites prove it; people lived here," said Mohammed Yaqoub Ayoubi, head of the provincial culture and tourism department.