Al Fusaic

You're back with Coretta and Andi in شاي و عربي (Shay wa Arabi)! Except for this week, it is with Mohamed, a Moroccan Arabic teacher. Enjoy learning about Moroccan dialect and Mohamed's teaching style. The tea is optional, but the fun is not!

The Zand Dynasty is a Persian civilization that started and ended in the 1700s. This dynasty is best known for widening global trade, especially with Great Britain through the British East India Company. They captured the port of Basra (in modern-day Iraq), implemented new tax schemes, flourished agriculture technology, and designated Shiraz as its capital for governance, gardens, and art. The design and usage of the large Vakil Bazaar are both speculated to be attributed to the Zand Dynasty, and the bazaar has consistently attracted architects, painters, and artists since its inception. Thank you to Tanner Wright for exploring more on this dynasty. 

The Marinid Dynasty lasted for nearly 200 years in the flourishing epicenter of Fez, Morocco. Al Qarawiyyin University (the oldest university in the world), riads (housing units made for guests), zellij (geometric tilework design), and the Royal Palace in Fez (a permanent resident of the King of Morocco) were all greatly expanded and showcased during the Marinids. Much of the modern “Moroccan Hospitality” comes from the community dynamics that the Marinids championed. Thank you to Emma Schneck for sharing your knowledge on Morocco’s history through this incredible dynasty.

You're back with Coretta and Andi in شاي و عربي (Shay wa Arabi)! They react to an episode of The Arabic We Speak, a Levantine dialect podcast brought to you by our partners, Dalal and Amani. How much Arabic can you understand from this episode on Sustainable Tourism? Tea is optional, but the fun is not!

You're back with Coretta and Andi in شاي و عربي (Shay wa Arabi)! They react to an episode of The Arabic We Speak, a Levantine dialect podcast brought to you by our partners, Dalal and Amani. How much Arabic can you understand from this episode on Sustainable Tourism? Tea is optional, but the fun is not!

The Idrisid Dynasty is the first major Islamic Dynasty in Moroccan history. Much of modern Moroccan culture, religion, trade, and life can be directly traced to the 200 years of the Idrisid Dynasty. Headquartered in Fes, Morocco, this Dynasty is known for a lot of firsts, but most notably the oldest continually operating university in the world: The University of Al Qarawiyyin. Furthermore, the inclusion and integration with the existing Amazigh and Jewish communities of Morocco led to greater cohesion throughout Morocco. Thank you to Issam Cherrat for sharing your knowledge and wisdom on Morocco’s history through this incredible civilization.

You're back with Coretta and Andi in شاي و عربي (Shay wa Arabi)! They react to an episode of The Arabic We Speak, a Levantine dialect podcast brought to you by our partners, Dalal and Amani. How much Arabic can you understand from this episode on Sustainable Tourism? Tea is optional, but the fun is not!

The Hafsid Dynasty is the cultural predecessor to most of modern North Africa, especially Tunis and Tunisia. Lasting for right under 400 years, this dynasty thrived on an aristocratic style of rule that prioritized trade, education, and architecture (with some military might to fend off attacks!) They were victorious against Saint Louis’ crusade, traded all throughout the Mediterranean, and even created their own vibrant Law School! Thank you to Dylan Rosnick for writing about this fascinating empire.

You're back with Coretta and Andi in شاي و عربي (Shay wa Arabi)! They react to an episode of The Arabic We Speak, a Levantine dialect podcast brought to you by our partners, Dalal and Amani. How much Arabic can you understand from this episode on Sustainable Tourism? Tea is optional, but the fun is not!

The Seljuks conquered vast swaths of land throughout Anatolia, Persia, and Central Asia, but they are best known for their educational and architectural prowess! The Seljuks created their own currency, the dirhem, which is the ancestor for many of the modern MENA/SWANA countries' currencies, and were a major stop on the "Tin Road," a metalworking trade route across Asia. Thank you to Ana Campusano for writing about this fascinating empire.