Rachid Taha: A symbol of Algerian resistance and postcolonial legacy Hind BerjiJanuary 23, 2019 This is Rachid Taha as he should be remembered: a postcolonial figure.... ArtHistorical ViewReview
Between Iran and Zion: Lecture by Lior B. Sternfeld The Turban Times BlogJanuary 13, 2019 Jewish histories of twentieth-century Iran.... Historical ViewIn Video
Yemen: Beyond the mainstream The Turban Times BlogMay 14, 2018 Lecture by Dr. Isa Blumi.... Historical ViewIn Video
Indiana’s first mosque? Syrian Shi’a Muslims in Michigan City The Turban Times BlogMay 9, 2017 Michigan City, Indiana, was likely the site of Indiana’s first purpose-built mosque.... Historical View
WATCH: Syrian War explained in 6 minutes The Turban Times BlogApril 9, 2017 Required watching for anyone hoping to put Thursday's strike in context.... Historical ViewIn Video
“Vitamin W” and understanding modern Jordanian society Camilla ToftlundMarch 19, 2017 If you want to understand modern Jordan society you need to know about wasta – a.k.a. Vitamin W.... CuriosityHistorical View
The story of a bicycle shop in Beirut – one of the world’s least bike-friendly cities Anne Kirstine RønnJuly 3, 2016 Noubar’s history is not just a story of a man who sells bicycles, but a piece of social history reflected in a bicycle shop.... FeatureHistorical View
Israel once supported the Kurds – but then left them in the lurch The Turban Times BlogJune 18, 2016 Thousands of Kurds were killed and another 100,000 were forced to flee from Saddam after Iran, US, and Israel withdrew their support.... Historical View
