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Go topPhoto Credit: Wiki Commons By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Kawkab America is widely recognized as the first Arabic newspaper, founded by members of the Greek Orthodox Church (Mehdi 5, 7). What is less commonly known is that this groundbreaking publication was bilingual, non-sectarian, and transnational. Its efforts to forge connections and promote … Continued
By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The 14 July Revolution, which happened in Iraq in 1958, is regarded as a watershed point in Arab history. This event not only signified the collapse of the Hashemite monarchy, but also laid the groundwork for Iraq’s future political environment. Arab America contribriting writer, Rania Basria, speaks … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer In a world where visual records of daily life in 19th Century Greater Syria (or Bilad al-Sham) are scarce, autobiographical accounts become indispensable for understanding the period. Abraham Mitrie Rihbany’s A Far Journey stands out as a pioneering work in this context, being the first Arab American … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Pan-Arabism as an ideology appeared at a similar time to various European nationalist movements, and for similar reasons, too. Much like the nationalist movements that swept through Europe in the 1800s, the goal of the ideology was to shake the yoke of imperialist rulers – first the … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Jordan has a rich history of contributing to the global community, and its people have made remarkable strides, particularly in the United States. From academia and engineering to medicine and the arts, Jordanians have left a memorable mark on various fields, showcasing their talents and innovation. Among … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer The Palestine Liberation Organization, throughout its existence, has generally been a decentralized entity. Within this coalition is a variety of factions which, although might have different intricacies, all have one overarching goal – the establishment of a Palestinian state and the dissolution of the state of Israel. … Continued
By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The 1952 Egyptian Revolution, often known as the “23 July Revolution,” was a watershed point in Egyptian and Arab history. This revolution not only ended decades of British rule, but it also established the modern Egyptian state, changing the region’s socio-political environment. Arab America contributing writer, Rania … Continued
By: Miko Peled / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian history did not start with the Zionist invasion, and it will not end when Zionism departs. However, the history of Palestine is too often limited to the history of Zionism. The call “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free,” is a call for … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian cuisine is a rich reflection of the region’s cultural traditions, emphasizing communal dining and the importance of family. Traditional cooking techniques are central to their culinary heritage, such as slow cooking in earthenware pots, marinating meats with aromatic spices, and baking bread in taboon ovens. Each … Continued
By: Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer While examining boulders at a nearby pocket beach in 2022, researchers stumbled upon the footprint site near the northern tip of Africa. A team of archaeologists has uncovered the oldest known human footprints in North Africa and the southern Mediterranean. The remarkable 90,000-year-old footprints were discovered by … Continued
On October 7, the military wing of Hamas conducted an air and ground attack against Israel, taking hostages back into the Gaza Strip. The Israeli government responded with a complete siege on Gaza, stopping deliveries of food, water, electricity and other supplies, and carried out retaliatory air strikes. Breaking Updates Over 1,300 people in Israel and 1,799 people in Gaza have been killed. Between 100 and … Continued
By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer Origins of Aramaic Aramaic originates from the Arameans, an ethnic group native to Syria and southern Turkey. People spoke Aramaic all throughout the Mesopotamia and Levant region including Assyrians, Babylonians, and Phonecians. Aramaic also served as the official language of the region’s administration for centuries. Old Aramaic … Continued
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