CAMELS
The Sacrificial Animals of Instagram
This weekend, Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha, AKA "The Festival of the Sacrifice." And some people are taking the opportunity to give their chosen animals a close-up on Instagram before they part ways with this world.
Amish Farmers Are Milking Camels for Your Health
We might a fraught relationship with raw milk in the US, but in the Middle East raw camels milk is a substance so prized that it's saved it for special occasions. Meet the man bringing the stuff to the US market via a network of Amish farmers.
Miss Camel Beauty Contest
Charlet finds herself the only woman in the desert, looking for the elusive beauty in the beast.
Battle of the Beasts: Camel Wrastlin’ in Turkey
Camel wrestling is a Turkish tradition that dates back almost 2,500 years. In a lot of ways it's like a goofier and less deadly version of cockfighting. I visited a fight recently and was able to sneak into the arena to get these shots—and a lot of...
Flamingods: "Taishōgoto" (Video)
Flamingods new video looks and sounds like the Middle East on hallucinogenics.
Fugitive Pigs, Shitting Echidnas and a Sandwich Fight
Last week, the Northern Territory was wracked by a four-day fugitive pig hunt in Darwin, a crisis that engulfed the council, police, government and the public at large.
Thankskilling: Why Americans Could Learn a Lot from Eid al Adha
Unfortunately, denial is the entrée being served on many American dinner tables this Thanksgiving because we are so separated from what we eat. This Thanksgiving, take a lesson from Eid al Adha and connect with the food that gives you life.
The Tiny VICE Guide to Doha
We tried to find the best shawarma in Doha but ended up searching for robot camel jockeys (apparently this is a real thing) and drinking in very strange bars.
Baby Camels!
We admit, we’re not huge fans of camels. At first glance, they look like disabled, lumpy horses (and horses are quite frightening to begin with, unless they’re miniature).