Al-Kindi. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria/ Arab America Contributing Writer The history of medicine is one of constant change, as diverse cultures, ideas, and discoveries combine to reshape our health knowledge. One of the most important stages in this process happened during the Islamic Golden Age, 8th-13th century, when Arab academics and physicians … Continued
By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer Nestled amidst the diverse landscapes of Morocco lie the remnants of an ancient civilization that once thrived in the heart of North Africa: the Roman ruins. Embark on a captivating journey through history, discovering the stories behind Morocco’s Roman ruins, which showcase the intricate connections between distant … Continued
The Crusades were no doubt a series of events that altered world history as we know. To this day, the Crusades and their after-effects live on in the consciousness of Arabs, Europeans, and Americans alike. This is because the Crusades are largely remembered as an extremely brutal series of wars between “Christendom” and the “Islamic world”, which is alive in today’s political rhetoric. As right-wing pundits like to put it, today there is a “clash of civilizations” between the Christian West and the Arab Middle East, although this view is rooted in bigotry and ignorance. The first Crusade culminated in the siege of Jerusalem which saw the mass slaughter of the city’s Muslim and Jewish inhabitants at the hands of Frankish crusaders. This article will explore some of the political and cultural origins that led to this tremendously important event.
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Morocco has so many exquisite cities, monuments, relics, and such interesting history, but were you aware that your exposure to this wonderful country is about to become even more intriguing? Did you know that tucked away in the northwestern part of Morocco near Fes and Meknes … Continued
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