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Traditional Shoes of the Arab World

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 such as sneakers, boots, and heels, each country had (and most still have) traditional shoes. … Continued

The Lion of The Sea

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer During the Age of Exploration, there were many navigators who traveled the world seeking an adventure across the open seas. During the troubling times, many explorers struggled to find a path to avoid the taxation of passage. One explorer named Vasco de Gama was lost in the Arabian … Continued

Digital Nomads: Working Remotely in the Arab World

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Even before the pandemic began and many people were forced to work from home, “digital nomads” were working and traveling the world. “Digital nomads” are people who have jobs that can be done entirely remotely, so they decide to work from their laptop and travel, sometimes for months at … Continued

How Spanish Replaced Andalusian?

      By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer    Andalusia is the southern autonomous community in Peninsular Spain. It is the most populous, and the second-largest autonomous community in the country. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognized as historical nationality. However, this name stemmed from an Arabic origin centuries before the Christian … Continued

The Art of Woodworking in the Arab World

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 the Arab world is rooted in history and traditions, going back to Biblical times and … Continued

Beit Eddine – Lebanon’s Delightful Palace of Oriental Splendour

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 Lebanon, was excited. He continued, “And the countryside!  It’s the most beautiful in the whole … Continued

20 Egyptian Scientists You Should Know About (Episode 1 of 2)

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 World presence quite important. In this article, we get to meet some of Egypt’s 20 … Continued

‘Exotic’ is Not a Good Term to Describe Arabs

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 which ‘terrorists’ seem timelier, especially after the 9/11 attacks. However, it appears that the word … Continued

Arab Names Lost at Ellis Island

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Ellis Island, the major point of entry to the United States on the East Coast, saw more than 12 million immigrants from its opening in 1892 to closing in 1924. As millions of people walked through the doors, they signed their names and set out to start their new … Continued

Then and Now: The Silk Road Destinations in the Middle East

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer The Silk Road was a major trade route that connected Asia with the Middle East and the edges of North Africa and Europe. Starting in China, merchants would take Chinese textiles (and other goods) all the way from the eastern coast of China, across Central Asia, into Southwest Asia, … Continued

Travelling to Salamanca – The Intellectual Heart of Spain

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Leaving Tordesillas, famous for the ‘Treaty of Tordesillas’ which divided the world between Spain and Portugal and where Spain’s Charles V, kept his mother in a convent-fortress for 46 years, we drove southward through the plains of Castile.  Our goal this day was to visit Salamanca, the first city … Continued

A One-Sided Love Story: Ahmed Rami and Umm Kulthum

By: Noura Abou Hamze/Arab America Contributing Writer Ahmed Rami, a famous Egyptian poet, fell in love with Umm Kulthum when he was a young child. This love created a one-sided love in the history of tragic love stories. Both important figures spent time together, from singing to watching the Nile River every week, to writing … Continued

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