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Hummus and The Hummus Wars: A Delicious Story of Controversy

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer Love for hummus has swept across the world, but what many do not know is the controversy that rages around it. Its spelling, origins, how to properly make it, and who makes it best are all hotly debated. Some readers might have even heard of The Hummus Wars, which … Continued

Who Were the Ancient Arab Sea Traders?

By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab sea traders were some of the most important figures through the world’s history – establishing major trade routes between the ancient African Empires, European kingdoms and Asia, they were sailing hundreds of miles, providing luxury goods to many nations, while managing to keep many of their … Continued

The Lebanese of the Ivory Coast

By: Nana Osei/Arab America Contributing Writer The Lebanese of the Ivory Coast are a prominent group of people in the area of Western Africa. Their history is long and rich. They’ve endured so much and have made great effort to make their place in the Ivory Coast. However, before I explain to you who exactly … Continued

The Worldwide Celebration of Arab Cinematic Treasures

By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer Film is not just an escape from life, but also a glimpse into the very fabric that binds us together. From Hollywood blockbusters to Bollywood gems, and indie flicks in-between, films have the ability to capture us with their magic, sprinkling a bit of fairy dust into our lives … Continued

Iconic Movie Locations From the Arab World

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer It’s safe to say that movies have become a staple part of society. Maybe you’ve seen a movie and thought – hey! That place looks familiar! There are a number of iconic movies filmed in the Arab world! From sandy adventure pictures to science fiction blockbuster, its regions can … Continued

Nasir al-Din Tusi: The Creator of Trigonometry

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer        Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn al-Hasan al-Tūsī, better known as Nasir al-Din Tusi was a polymath, architect, philosopher, physician, scientist, and theologian. One of the greatest scientists of Islam, he is often considered the creator of trigonometry as a mathematical discipline in its own right. He … Continued

Why Has The Arab League Struggled to Succeed?

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab League was founded on March 22, 1945 to strengthen ties between the Arab states as well as provide an international body for coordinating military, economic, social, health, and cultural matters between the states. These are ambitious goals for any organization no matter the size or makeup, but … Continued

Top 7 Arab Cinematic Classics

By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Movie making in the Arab countries is an old and established art form that is continuing to grow. From romantic comedies to historical dramas, many of these movies have been colelcting number of awards from itnernational movies festivals. And while today this form of art becomes widely recognized … Continued

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