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In a male-driven world, Bell managed to become one of the greatest policymakers the world has ever known; without her, the Middle East might very well be a much different place, and her influence in the territory gave her the nickname "Queen of the Desert". This biography tells the extraordinary story of one of the most adventurous and fascinating women you will ever encounter.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY New York Times Christian Science Monitor NPR Seattle Times St. Louis Dispatch National Book Critics Circle Finalist -- American Library Association Notable Book A thrilling and revelatory narrative of one of the most epic and...

At the conclusion of World War I, a once promised unified Arab state, which was to include the modern Hejaz, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine/Israel, Jordan and Iraq, did not materialize. Instead, the territories were divided between the French and British, but the British did reward the Hashemites by putting local leaders on the thrones of Iraq and Jordan....

From the sands of pre-Islamic Arabia to the corridors of global power, the history of Saudi Arabia is a story of transformation unlike any other. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the rise of the first Saudi state in 1744 under Muhammad ibn Saud and the alliance with reformer Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab, whose puritanical interpretation of Islam still shapes the kingdom today. The show traces the brutal expansion of the House of Saud across the Arabian Peninsula, the demise of the first and second states, and the eventual establishment of the modern Kingdom in 1932 by Abdulaziz ibn Saud. ...

Wahhabism is the most common form of politicized fundamentalist Islam, now most associated with the Islamic State and Al Qaeda and the official religion of Saudi Arabia and Qatar. It is widespread throughout the Islamic world, especially in Pakistan and Afghanistan (where it was the official religion of the Taliban). Together, the Saudi and al-Wahhab families formed a potent alliance, with the Saudis gaining an ideological backing for their small state and the Wahhabis gaining a powerful and increasingly wealthy patron.

Dive into a captivating collection of romantic tales that, while lacking epic unity, evoke the spirit of stories like Morte dArthur by Sir Thomas Malory. The author has handpicked the most striking episodes to showcase the richness of Arabian literature, inviting modern readers to traverse a lost world filled with pastoral beauty and the fervor of ancient battles in primitive Arabia. - Summary by Epiphanius Wilson

Embark on a riveting coming-of-age journey set against the backdrop of the mesmerizing Arabian Peninsula. This tale weaves together themes of youthful heroism, wisdom, and resilience, reminiscent of the enchanting narratives found in One Thousand and One Nights. - Summary by Paul Welford

Dive into the rich tapestry of history with Volume III of The World’s Story, a remarkable 15-volume series edited by Eva March Tappan. This volume brings together a captivating selection of prose, poetry, and art that chronicles the vibrant cultures of Egypt, Northern, Western, and Central Africa, South Africa, and Arabia. Experience the stories, songs, and artworks that have shaped our understanding of the world from ancient times to the dawn of the 20th century. - Summary by Sonia. Cast list for The Death of Cleopatra Dolabella Tomas Peter, Charmian Monika M.C., Cleopatra Sandra Schmit, ...

The Heart of Arabia Expedition is a two-stage 1,300km journey across Saudi Arabia, loosely following the route of the explorer Harry St John (Abdullah) Philby. Just as Philby did on his travels across Arabia, The Heart of Arabia Expedition will gather primary field data, supporting three specific areas of research. Our podcasts will enable you to follow our progress, learn about the endeavours and achievements of the explorer Philby, and discover the extraordinary beauty and diversity of Arabia.

Come and join explorer and adventurer Mark Evans around the campfire on The Jewel of Arabia Expedition as we follow the route taken by British explorer Bertram Thomas in 1928 from Ras Al Hadd, the most easterly point of the Arab world, along the coast to Salalah, the second largest city in Oman as we meet and talk to the young Omani’s transitioning Oman into a sustainable global green energy hub. From ancient turtle nesting grounds to internationally recognised migration pitstops for thousands of wading birds. From Earthshot prize winning carbon capture innovation to the world’s only ...

حكايات شعبية على مر العصور، عكست ثقافة وحضارة الشعوب، جسدتها شخصيات وأحداث من الواقع وبنسج من الخيال نحكيها لكم كما رويت على ألسن الجدات.. حكاويهم.

حروف نقشت على الحجارة، فكانت دليلا على وجود قوم في زمن معين، وحروف كتبت على ورق، لتكون رسالة لأحدهم، وحروف نطق بها الأطفال كانت ككلمات معسولة تفرح الوالدين. وحرف كان هو اللغة، ضاد يعرض جماليات اللغة.

من كيفية انطلاق ويكبيديا لكيفية حدوث معجزة الأنديز، ومن تجارب الحجر الصحي عبر التاريخ إلى حقيقة زيارات كائنات فضائية للأرض.نسلط الضوء على حكايات تحيط بنا، ونروي لكم القصة من بدايتها في بودكاست وثائقي يغوص بنا في خزانة التاريخ.

على مدار تاريخ الإنسانية كانت الحكايات زادا لليالي السمر, بعض هذه الحكايات كان حقيقيا و بعضها كان محض خيال. أساطير الانسانية من غابات الأمازون, إلى جبل الأوليمب مرورا بكل بقعة قطنها الإنسان.

ما يبقى من الماضي هو الذكرى، فهناك من كان، وبقي حاضرا هذه الأيام ، وسيحجز مكانه في المستقبل ومنهم من أصبح نسيا منسيا. في تلك الأيام.. قصص لشخوص وجماعات سطرهم التاريخ.