By: John Quigley / Contributing Writer After prior rounds of hostilities between Gaza and Israel, the United Nations Human Rights Council has set up inquiry commissions to look into violations of humanitarian law. This time it is going one step further. By Resolution S-30/1 (27 May 2021) titled Ensuring respect for international human rights law … 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: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer When people think of the Sahara, they usually think of an arid desert region that is bone-dry and lifeless due to the lack of rainfall and inescapable heat. However, this was not always the case as the Sahara of 10,000 years ago was once covered in water and grasslands, making … Continued
By Steven Brander / Arab America Contributing Writer One of those peculiar, esoteric and yet incredibly interesting historical tidbits relegated to the metaphorical dusty corner of some history office is King Offa’s Arabic coin. Offa was the dominant king in the region which would, though not for several hundred years, become modern day England. At … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writers / Hala Gores and Ned Rosch This time is different. We are living in remarkable times: a turning point in the historic struggles for justice not only in Palestine but also all over the world. Palestinian-Canadian attorney Diana Buttu speaks about how the pine trees planted by Israel in her … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer From ancient times, trade has always been central to the Arab World, quickly turning them into one of the most important figures in the world’s ancient history. This began way back in time when small groups of Arab families settled in oases grew grain and vegetables and offered … Continued
By Steven Brander/ Arab America Contributing Writer This series will explore moments in history in which the fates of civilizations and regions teeter upon a knife’s edge. Here, we will delve into those key moments in which the course of Arab history was incontrovertibly altered. This article will cover the first time Arab armies attempted … Continued
The Origin of Hummus by Arab America contributing writer/Christian Jimenez There are many famous middle eastern dishes known across the world today, from baba ghanoush to falafels. However, where does hummus come from? Does it come from the Arab World or somewhere else? This article will attempt to list some of the best theories regarding … Continued
By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer PLO History: Ever since the establishment of the state of Israel, many Palestinians have suffered as they could no longer live in their homeland of Palestine, and have been forced to live in refugee camps where conditions were and are still terrible. Thus, since the creation of Israel, Palestinians … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer History in the Arab world is full of incredibly defining moments that have not only shaped the region, but the entire world. Looking back at the 20th century, it is clear that there are many moments that fundamentally changed Arab history and future. While many moments, big and small, … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Ellis Island, the major point of entry to the United States on the East Coast, saw more than 12 million immigrants from its opening in 1892 to closing in 1924. As millions of people walked through the doors, they signed their names and set out to start their new … Continued
By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing humanity in the 21st century as tons of carbon dioxide, methane, and other greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere, changing the climate at an unforeseeable pace. Millions would be affected and new problems will arise, one of them … Continued
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