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Go topBy: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer The ancient world was always known for some of the well-known generals of that time period. Many names that were inscribed in a historical context-focused more on the conquest of the Romans and their seemingly endless expansion over the centuries. However, there is little mention of those who … Continued
SOURCE: THE MANUAL BY: MARK STOCK The cuisine of Morocco is an almost mythical thing, built around postcard imagery of colorful spice markets and stew-like dishes patiently put together in tagines. The above is quite true but there’s a lot more to the food of this North African nation. Morocco’s unique location, a wedge atop … Continued
By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer What is Vimto? One unexpected invention from Northern England has won over markets in the Middle East. Vimto is a popular soft drink in the Gulf Arab States made from grapes, raspberries, blackcurrants, and of course sugar… lots and lots of sugar. Outside of the UK, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer When you hear the name Tripoli, it is sometimes easy to forget that there are two Tripolis: two cities with the same name in both Lebanon and Libya. Tripoli (or طرابلس in Arabic) has a long history in both countries. Although both cities have the same name, they are … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer ‘Open Sesame’, the magical Arabian Nights phrase which supposedly opens doors to untold riches, is well-known in the literature of the West. Nevertheless, there are not many who relate this saying from Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves to sesame seeds – one of the oldest foods known to … Continued
By: Ralph Nader/Special to Arab America As Mother’s Day approaches, the celebration of our Mothers is overshadowed by the continued presence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ralph Nader explores his Lebanese familial heritage as well as his mother’s impact on his own life. We get a reflective article including the role of his mother including her … Continued
By: Ruqyah Sweidan/Arab America Contributing Writer Kairouan is a picturesque city located in the center of Tunisia in a plain at an almost equal distance from the sea and the mountain. It is one of the ancient Arab-Muslim bases of the region. The city served as capital of Ifriqiya for five hundred years, a center … Continued
By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer When we think of the Egyptian Pantheon, we think of the gods of Ra, Isis, and Amun. We generally think of Ancient Egyptian society as polytheistic, worshiping the many gods of the Nile, the Sun, Death, Fertility, etc. However, there was one Egyptian Pharaoh who broke this trend. His … Continued
SOURCE: EGYPTIAN STREETS BY: MIRNA ABDULAAL What is sex? For centuries, female sexuality has been demonized and controlled by men and women alike. But in our attempt to understand the reasons behind it, we are essentially responding to a rarely asked question: the nature and meaning of sex. Is it a quality? The essential characteristics … Continued
SOURCE: ALJAZEERA Storyline set in 2053 in the fictional Arab state of Alephia follows a group of undercover agents plotting to take down hereditary ruler. The film’s creator says it is not inspired by any single Arab country but depicts conditions familiar to many across the world [Joseph Eid/AFP] 29 Apr 2021 Alephia 2053, an Arabic-language animated feature … Continued
By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer Think back to a much simpler time in your life, when the biggest thing you had to worry about was which cartoon you would watch first on Saturday morning as you sank your teeth into the first bite of the sugariest cereal you could find (or that your Mom … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova / Arab America Contributing Writer Christian Louboutin is famous for his red soles, Manolo Blahnik for his crystal buckles. As for Amina Muaddi? She’s got a heel that flares out like a Cubist take on a Doric column and is so distinctive that people stop her on the street. Celebrities such as … Continued
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