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The Art of Woodworking in the Arab World
Jun 3, 2021
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs are well-known for their artisan work, including cloth, leather products, furniture, and more. In that same vein, woodworking is one of many talents that Arab artisans can boast. The art of woodworking in(...)
Egypt and the Origin of Just War Theory
Jun 3, 2021
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pharaoh_striking_his_enemy_-_Pharaoh_exhibit_-_Cleveland_Museum_of_Art_(27934456231).jpg By: Evan Ploeckelman/Arab America Contributing Writer Recent evidence and research suggest that the ancient Egyptians may have developed the oldest just war theory in the world. While most cultures have developed some type of just war theory, researchers have(...)
Shifting Tide of Support for Palestinians—Assorted Grassroots, Celebrity, and Academic Groups Step up Pressure on U.S. and Israel
Jun 2, 2021
Demonstration on Washington D.C. Mall Photo trtworld By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Cease-fire provides Opening for Support of Palestinians and Warnings to Israel While the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas offers no guarantees to the Palestinians, it(...)
Beit Eddine - Lebanon's Delightful Palace of Oriental Splendour
Jun 2, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “The Emir Bechir Palace in Beit Eddine! It's the greatest Arab-style building in Lebanon. You must see it!” Amer, a taxi owner who I had hired to take me through the Chouf region of(...)
Check Out These 5 Arab Countries for the Best Snorkeling and Diving Spots
Jun 2, 2021
Snorkeling. Photo: Travel Triangle By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer Snorkeling is a favorite pastime for many as it combines swimming with searching for all sorts of wildlife under the sea; from fish, to starfish, to octopus, to sharks, and(...)
“Houston, we have a Landing!”: An Interview with Loay Elbasyouni, the Arab Mastermind Behind the Successful Landing of NASA’s “Perseverance” Rover
Jun 2, 2021
NASA's Mars Helicopter attached to the Perseverance Rover. Photo: NASA Science Mars 2020 Mission Perseverance Rover By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The whole world watched in amazement when NASA’s Perseverance Rover and its attached helicopter, Ingenuity, made its(...)
Yalla Bye: Why Does It Take so Long To Say 'Bye' at Arab Gatherings?
Jun 2, 2021
https://www.etsy.com/listing/884602786/yalla-bye-arabic-slang-words-very By: Sara Tawfik/Arab America Contributing Writer We've all been there sometime in our childhood --- our parents are talking to their friends at any social gathering and we wait around for them to finish saying goodbye, which usually takes(...)
Check Out These 5 Visual Books To Learn More About What's Going on With Palestine
Jun 2, 2021
Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Photo: Middle East Monitor By: Khelil Bouarrouj/Arab America Contributing Writer One of the burdens of modern Palestinian life is the denial of the right to a sedentary life. Ever since the Nakba, Palestinian life has(...)
Arab Detroit: The Arab Workers' Caucus and the Strike for Palestine
Jun 2, 2021
UAW Pickets at Lordstown, Ohio in 1974. (Walter P. Reuther Library, Wayne State University) By: Omar Mansour/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans are typically not regarded as an immigrant community with a historical tie to labor movements. However, Arab American(...)
President Biden Proclaims June 2021 as National Immigrant Heritage Month
Jun 1, 2021
(June 1, 2021) America is, always has been, and always will be a nation of immigrants. It was the premise of our founding; it is reflected in our Constitution; it is etched upon the Statue of Liberty — that “from(...)
20 Egyptian Scientists You Should Know About (Episode 1 of 2)
Jun 1, 2021
Map of Egypt. Photo: Britannica Introduction: Egypt has been prominent in every aspect of innovation, science, and technology. Although people think of archaeology and ancient ruins when they think of Egypt, it is much more diverse making its Arab and(...)
‘Exotic’ is Not a Good Term to Describe Arabs
Jun 1, 2021
By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer We often pass by the term ‘exotic’ when we, as Arabs, are described or even depicted in movies and TV shows. That seems to be the only positive notion besides the negative ones in(...)3,664 Results (Page 80 of 306)