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Arabic Folklore: Fascinating Myths and Legends
Jun 14, 2021
By: Pamela Dimitrova / Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic folklore and mythology are one of the most diverse and colorful in the world, with stories about supernatural creatures, brave heroes, magic lamps and thrilling adventures. Many of them were passed(...)
“Brothers”: The Dutch Movie About the Syrian Civil War
Jun 14, 2021
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer The Syrian Civil War has been going on for years now, and many documentaries and films have been created about the conflict. Some films aim to highlight either side, and others aim to showcase(...)
Egypt's New Cairo?
Jun 14, 2021
New Cairo. Photo: Wikipedia By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer In the present day there are many famous urban centers around the world such as London or New York. However, when people think of the most famous cities in the(...)
DIY Arab Arts & Crafts At Home!
Jun 11, 2021
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world is full of rich cultural heritage and arts. There are lots of great crafts that you can do at home that are inspired by the Arab world. Here is a list(...)
Items Traded by the Ancient Arabs
Jun 11, 2021
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer From ancient times, trade has always been central to the Arab World, quickly turning them into one of the most important figures in the world's ancient history. This began way back in time(...)
Is water a source of concern for the Middle East?
Jun 11, 2021
By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing writer The Middle East is one of the richest areas in the world in natural resources. The region is primarily known for its production of oil and gas as 80% of the world’s oil use(...)
Turning Points in History: The First Arab Siege of Constantinople
Jun 10, 2021
Depiction of Greek Fire By Steven Brander/ Arab America Contributing Writer This series will explore moments in history in which the fates of civilizations and regions teeter upon a knife’s edge. Here, we will delve into those key moments in(...)
8 Ancient sites you won't believe exist in Bahrain
Jun 10, 2021
Bahrain. Photo: Nations Online By: Wael Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Situated in the Arabian peninsula's eastern portion, right off the Persian Gulf's warm shores, is The Kingdom of Bahrain. A collection of islands comprises a small archipelago made up of(...)
Delightful Eggplant Dishes from the Middle East and North Africa
Jun 9, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer From large round or egg-shaped to small and thin, the attractiveness of the many varieties of eggplants on vegetable shelves has been catching the fancy of increasing numbers of consumers and housewives. From black(...)
Falafel: The Original Arab Nugget
Jun 9, 2021
Falafel, the original Arab nugget. Photo: Blanche Shaheen By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Before chicken nuggets existed, there was falafel. The perfect falafel is browned and crunchy on the outside, and chewy on the inside, flecked(...)
Two Steps Forward—One Step Back: Palestinian Americans Protest U.S. Policy towards Israel-Palestine
Jun 9, 2021
By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Secretary of State Blinken may have started off on the right foot with Palestinians, but it's not clear he meant it Photo larenota Recent optimism for Palestinians has recently been offset by(...)
Traditional Shoes of the Arab World
Jun 9, 2021
By: Lindsey Penn / Arab America Contributing Writer Shoes may seem insignificant because we wear them every day, but the reality is that they can provide an into a culture. Before the spread of the more “typical” shoes we see(...)4,031 Results (Page 109 of 336)