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The Impact of Anti-Semitism Claims on Academic Freedom in Western Universities

A recent Al Jazeera program discusses the suppression of pro-Palestinian voices in Western academia, highlighting the use of anti-Semitism claims to silence critics and the resulting climate of fear among professors and students.

Culture

Ilber Ortayli: Ottoman Empire's Legacy and the Shadow of Colonialism

2024-11-14T13:09:42.501Z

Turkish historian Ilber Ortayli discusses the enduring influence of the Ottoman Empire and the impact of Western colonialism on the Middle East, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of history.

Culture

Musab Abu Toha: Poetry as Survival Amidst Gaza's Bombardment

2024-11-14T11:40:17.510Z

Ethiopian-Canadian writer Aida Edemariam highlights the story of Musab Abu Toha, a Palestinian poet who fled Gaza amid the ongoing conflict, exploring the intersection of art and survival in times of war.

Culture

Exploring the Algerian Liberation Revolution Through Modern Novels

2024-11-14T08:50:11.529Z

The article discusses the significance of the Algerian Liberation Revolution in modern literature, focusing on the novel "Colonel Al-Zabbar" by Al-Habib Al-Sa'ih, which explores themes of memory, identity, and resistance.

Culture

New DNA Analysis Challenges Assumptions About Pompeii Victims

2024-11-14T05:49:24.268Z

Recent DNA analysis from Pompeii has revealed that many individuals thought to be related during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius were actually unrelated, challenging long-held assumptions about their identities and relationships.

2024/10/15

Culture

Exploring the Arabic Proverb: 'If I Howled at You, I Would Not Howl' and the Tale of Ash’ab's Greed

2024-10-15T17:12:06.685Z

The Arabic proverb 'If I howled, I would not have howled' tells the story of a man lost in the desert, reflecting on the unpredictability of seeking help. The episode also explores the character of Ash’ab, known for his extreme greed, offering insights into human nature.

Culture

Gaza's Mute Artist Bilal Abu Nahl: A Voice of Resilience Amidst Conflict

2024-10-15T11:01:17.490Z

In Gaza, mute artist Bilal Abu Nahl uses his tent as a canvas to express the pain of war through art, transforming trauma into creativity amidst ongoing conflict.

Culture

Unveiling Secrets: Ancient Tomb Discovered Beneath Petra's Iconic Khazneh

2024-10-15T02:41:12.061Z

A significant archaeological discovery has been made beneath the Khazneh in Petra, Jordan, where a tomb containing at least 12 human skeletons and ancient artifacts was unearthed, offering rare insights into the Nabataean civilization.