A Closer Look at the Presidential Election in Iran
On May 19th, Iranians return to the polls to select their next president. The much anticipated event has […]
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Understanding Middle Eastern History: An Interview with William Cleveland
An interview with William Cleveland, Professor of History at Simon Fraser University and author of the widely used
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The First Caliphs of Islam: Power, Corruption and War in the Rashidun Caliphate
Written by Caleb Strom, Ancient Origins The first caliphs of the Islamic World were the Rashidun, or “rightly
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Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Heritage Uncovered
For hundreds of years, popular perceptions of Arab culture have been dominated by Islam. But recent excavations in
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Photographs Tell a History of Palestinian Refugees
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNWRA) unearthed an archive of haunting photos documenting the Palestinian refugee
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Ottoman History with Resources
TEACHING OTTOMAN HISTORY: A PRIMER (with updates and adaptations) Harvard University Center for Middle Eastern Studies, The Outreach
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Lebanon’s Forgotten Space Program
How often do children dream of becoming astronauts when they grow up? There is a universal fascination with
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History Resource List
History Resources for Educators Classroom Resources General Middle Eastern History Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Islamic History Specific Periods, People and
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Fatima al-Fihri
Fatima al-Fihri is a 9th century woman credited with founding Al Quaraouiyine University, the oldest in the world.
Caravan Kingdoms
Caravan Kingdoms: Yemen and the Ancient Incense Trade This online exhibition provides an intriguing and informative look at