By: Erin Mayer/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arriving in Amman, Jordan, one can not help but feel utterly in awe. The stairways alone conjure up clear, wanderlust fueled (albeit painful) memories. Each stairway in Amman seems long enough that it leaves the pedestrian wondering if they just traveled across the city itself. Then there are … Continued
By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Many people know the pan-Arab colors – Black, White, Red, and Green – and the places where they are used, such as on the flags of many Arab nations. What, however, do these colors represent? And why were they chosen initially and to be used on flags? … Continued
By Ruqyah Sweidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Around the world, artistic expression is a vital component of life. Art gives people community, identity and richness. Arabs are no different in their passion for the arts. Across the region, there have been many structures built for this purpose. Libraries, theaters, and culture houses have been … Continued
By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer After a long trip through the Arab World, you might want to take some time to relax. One of the best ways to do that is at a hot spring, and the Arab World has plenty of those. Here are eight of the best hot springs in … Continued
By Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer Anyone who has ever visited Cairo knows that the city has an ever-present backdrop of honking cars. But, what you might not know is that these honks mean something. Taxi drivers in Cairo have been using different patterns of honks to convey different messages – anything from I love … Continued
By Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer With the Fourth of July coming up this weekend, there is no doubt that the smoky aroma of the grill will be wafting through the air in neighborhoods and parks. With the recent craze of the Kamado Joe, egg-like grill, there is sure to be even more cookouts with … Continued
By Contributing Author/Christian Jimenez When people think of ancient history, they think of the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Greece, and especially Egypt. However, did you know that there is an equally influential kingdom to the south of Egypt called the Kingdom of Kush. In this article, I will be discussing some of the most important … Continued
By: Nabil Sater / Arab America Contributing Writer A few weeks ago, I participated in a video call honoring Arab American Heritage Month and somehow the question of, or reference to, the “Melting Pot” surfaced. As soon as I heard these two words, my migrant instinct kicked in and I had to speak up. Little … Continued
By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: What is Egyptian Revival architecture? Where can you find examples of this interesting and intriguing style within the United States? Join me on a journey to learn more about this fascinating style, its motifs, its impact on popular culture, and where to find these buildings. Not only will … Continued
By: Meral Abu-Jaser/Arab America Contributing Writer Hand-clapping is folk art? After reading the title, that is probably what you are wondering, how can hand-clapping in any shape or form become art? Well, it is crucial to understand that each society within its community provokes its own traditions, culture, and, most importantly, art. Now when this … Continued
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Andalusia is the southern autonomous community in Peninsular Spain. It is the most populous, and the second-largest autonomous community in the country. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognized as historical nationality. However, this name stemmed from an Arabic origin centuries before the Christian … Continued
By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer We often pass by the term ‘exotic’ when we, as Arabs, are described or even depicted in movies and TV shows. That seems to be the only positive notion besides the negative ones in which ‘terrorists’ seem timelier, especially after the 9/11 attacks. However, it appears that the word … Continued
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