Ilber Ortayli: Ottoman Empire's Legacy and the Shadow of Colonialism
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.
Musab Abu Toha: Poetry as Survival Amidst Gaza's Bombardment
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.
Exploring the Algerian Liberation Revolution Through Modern Novels
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.
New DNA Analysis Challenges Assumptions About Pompeii Victims
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.