Middle EasternCultures of the Middle Eastern lands, such as the Ottoman Empire, Egypt, Israel, and Arabia Teaching Men to Shimmy
Submitted by nicolaa on Tue, 2004-12-21 12:50
"Put your feet shoulder-width apart, stick your chin up, and bring your arms out sideways — it makes you look big, strong, and proud so you are ready for action."
Kathimerini: Eleutherna Sheds Light on History of Crete
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-12-18 08:13
Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Eleutherna on Crete are finding evidence of continuous occupation from the 9th B.C.E. until the 14th century C.E.
New Yorker: History of the Crusades Explored
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-12-16 13:39
Two new books on the Crusades have hit the shelves. New Yorker writer Joan Acocella does the review.
Iranian Warrior was Female
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-12-15 17:03
DNA tests have shown the remains of a 2,000-year-old warrior in an Iranian tomb are those of a woman.
Researchers find the real face of Father Christmas
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2004-12-15 12:29
According to forensic research conducted for a BBC2 documentary, "The Real Face of Santa," Saint Nicholas was short, olive-skinned and had a broken nose.
Iran "Cradle of Board Games"
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-12-13 19:00
Iranian archaeologists have discovered a 5,000-year-old backgammon set, thought to be the world's oldest, making the country the "cradle of board games."
University Offers Intensive Turkish Study Opportunity
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-12-12 21:04
An intensive summer school seminar co-sponsored by University of Washington, Seattle and Harvard University will offer a number of classes designed to aid scholars in Turkish and Ottoman studies.
"Crusades: Myths and Realities" to Travel to Four Countries
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-12-12 11:14
An exhibition, funded by the European Union, of arts and artifacts from the Crusades has opened at the Municipal Arts Centre of Nicosia in Cyprus.
New exhibit on medieval Chinese and Iraqi ceramics at the Sackler
Submitted by Karen on Mon, 2004-12-06 17:13
"Iraq and China: Ceramics, Trade and Innovation" will be on display at the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery in Washington, DC, through April 24, 2005.
Bimeh.com: 11th Century Mosque Discovered in Iran
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-12-04 08:18
The remains of a 1,000-year-old mosque have been discovered near Baft in southern Iran.
Newswise: Laptops to Replace Picks?
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-11-21 14:20
University of New York at Buffalo geophysicist Gregory S. Baker believes laptops may be more effective tools for archeologists than picks and trowels.
Arab Scholars First to Decipher Hieroglyphs
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-10-11 18:34
New research shows that Arab scholars cracked the secret of hieroglyphs 800 years before the discovery of the Rosetta stone.
Qamar Franji Eastern Arts
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2004-09-28 10:09
Qamar Franji is a SCAdian merchant specializing in books and supplies for those interested in Middle Eastern persona.
Haaretz: Crusader-Era Remains Found in Jaffa
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-08-24 16:51
The remains of a 12th century crusader-era man were discovered recently during excavations in the Jaffa, Israel flea market.
Middle East Meets Far West at Hafla
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-07-21 16:05
The Household Al-thaeib invites the known world to attend this year's Pacific Northwest / Southwest / Far West / Way East (depending on where your border lies) Warsha & Hafla!
11th century medical book to be returned to Iraq
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-07-19 10:07
Scotland Yard was on the job in London when they recovered a stash of rare antiquities stolen from Iraq in 1995.
Islamic art from the V&A on display at the National Gallery in DC
Submitted by Karen on Sat, 2004-07-17 10:38
"Palace and Mosque: Islamic Art from the Victoria and Albert Museum," featuring over one hundred of the V&A's 10th-18th century works, will be on display at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, through February 6, 2005.
Pacific Northwest Warsha & Hafla
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-07-06 10:37
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Medieval Arabic Map to be Displayed at the Bodleian
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-06-19 07:54
The public has its first chance to view a medieval Egyptian map showing England as a "tiny, egg-shaped lump." The map is now on display at the Bodleian Library in Oxford, England.
It's Rosewater Season in Iran
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-06-18 21:47
The small town of Qamsar in Iran is the center for the rosewater industry in the Middle East, a center that finds itself in a flurry of activity in early summer.
Border Folks May Claim African Roots
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-06-17 22:03
Archaeologists working on Hadrian's wall have found evidence that 500 Moors may have manned the wall in the 3rd century.
The Dumbek Revealed!
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-06-14 16:40
T'cos J'os reveals the "True History of the Dumbek" in a very tongue-in-cheek essay.
Studying the Kingdom of Jerusalem
Submitted by Aoife on Wed, 2004-02-25 14:17
This week Dame Aoife shares links dealing with the history and social customs
of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
Law and Order in Medieval Cyprus
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2003-11-08 16:40
Cyprus Weekly: An article by reporter Barbara Lyssarides looks at the fascinating -- and often dangerous -- history of medieval Cyprus.
Middle Eastern Dancing on the Web
Submitted by Aoife on Mon, 2003-04-07 15:55
Aoife, with the help of Mistress Katja Davida Orlova, shares an annotated list of Middle Eastern Dance sources available online.
Medieval Arab World Links
Submitted by Aoife on Wed, 2003-01-29 14:49
This week Aoife (Lis) shares links for all manner of information about the
Medieval Arab World.
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