Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHistory of Carpets | Mohamed Maktabi
Episode 459
We visit Maktabi's flagship store in Beirut to unravel the rich history and intricate artistry of carpets. A third-generation carpet dealer from the renowned family behind Iwan Maktabi, Mohamed Makta…
Published on 5 hours ago
Dust That Never Settles: Literary Afterlives of the Iran-Iraq War | Amir Moosavi
Episode 458
Amir Moosavi discusses the profound impact of the Iran-Iraq War – the longest two-state war of the 20th century – on the literature of both nations. Through his book "Dust That Never Settles: Literar…
Published on 1 week ago
Yemen as the Global Home of Coffee | Nancy Um
Episode 457
We challenge contemporary perceptions of Yemen as a "backwater" by revealing the pivotal role of its port city, Mocha, in the making of our modern world. Historian Nancy Um delves into the fascinatin…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Orientalism & Edward Said | Professor Nubar Hovsepian
Episode 456
Author of "Edward Said: The Politics of an Oppositional Intellectual," professor Nubar Hovsepian joins us to delve into the nuanced legacy of Edward Said, exploring common misunderstandings of his wo…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Sustainability in Qatar & the GCC: Environmental Challenges & Opportunities
Episode 455
The author of "Sustainable Qatar: Social, Political and Environmental Perspectives" delves into the multifaceted meaning of sustainability, especially within the context of the Arabian Peninsula. Our…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Photographer Yumna Al-Arashi: Yemen, Identity, and Challenging Perceptions
Episode 454
A captivating episode with Yemeni-Egyptian artist Yumna Al-Arashi who discusses her upbringing in Washington D.C., the impact of the 2017 executive order (often referred to as the "Muslim ban") on he…
Published on 1 month ago
Smita Prabhakar on Ishara Art Foundation & Nurturing South Asian Art in the UAE
Episode 453
We challenge the conventional perceptions of home and identity in a diasporic context and delve into South Asian art. An art collector, entrepreneur, and the founder and chairperson of the Ishara Art…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Contemporary Moroccan Thought | Mohammed Hashas
Episode 452
We delve into the need to fill the literary and intellectual gap in Moroccan scholarship, the impacts of notable contemporary Moroccan philosophers and thinkers, and how their ideas engage with local…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
How Do You Decolonize Care? | Sundus Abdul Hadi & Maktaba Bookshop
Episode 451
We explore the Arab community's evolution in Montreal, the intent behind Maktaba Bookshop as a space for Arab representation and cultural exchange, and the concept of decolonizing care. The founder o…
Published on 2 months ago
Director of Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture at MIT Nasser Rabbat on Al-Maqrizi
Episode 450
We welcome back Prof Nasser Rabbat to discuss his latest book "Writing Egypt: Al-Maqrizi and His Historical Project," which focuses on the 14th-century historian labeled as Egypt's greatest historian…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago