Tag: Middle East
The Legend of the Seven Sleepers
By Robert Chambers with extensive footnotes, links, additions, and images. Continue reading The Legend of the Seven Sleepers
In Egypt, where a meal isn’t complete without bread, war in Ukraine is threatening the wheat supply and access to this staple food
Can Astronomy Explain the Biblical Star of Bethlehem?
By David A. Weintraub, Vanderbilt University Continue reading Can Astronomy Explain the Biblical Star of Bethlehem?
Taliban Seize Herat and Assault Nearby Dam
By Elizabeth B. Hessami and Asef Ghafoory Continue reading Taliban Seize Herat and Assault Nearby Dam
Gulf War: 30 Years On, the Consequences of Desert Storm are Still with Us
By Lorena De Vita and Amir Taha Continue reading Gulf War: 30 Years On, the Consequences of Desert Storm are Still with Us
Guide to the Classics: The Epic of Gilgamesh
By Louise Pryke, Macquarie University Continue reading Guide to the Classics: The Epic of Gilgamesh
Israel suspends formal annexation of the West Bank, but its controversial settlements continue
Qassam Suleimani Air Strike: Why this is a dangerous escalation of US assassination policy
By Luca Trenta, Swansea University Continue reading Qassam Suleimani Air Strike: Why this is a dangerous escalation of US assassination policy