Al Fusaic

Join Helana Reyad and her featured guest, Gilbert Mansour, as they talk about what Tarab means to him, the role of percussion, and how its role has changed over time. Gilbert also treats us to a little riq improvisation at the end.

You're back with Coretta and Andi in شاي و عربي (Shay wa Arabi)! They react to another episode of The Arabic We Speak, a Levantine dialect podcast brought to you by our partners, Dalal and Amani. Do you know how to talk about sustainable tourism in Arabic? Tea is optional, but the fun is not!

Tune in to this fascinating look at one of the longest empires in all of Civilizations in Review history: The Kerma Kingdom! Known for its trading prowess of luxury goods such as gold, ebony, incense, and animals, the Kerma Kingdom lasted over 2,000 years. Located now in modern-day Sudan, this empire is credited for the creation of the modern drinking fountain, intricate pottery-making techniques, the first to use elephants in military combat, and the usage of large royal tombs called deffufas. Thank you gfn X for writing about this spectacular empire and to Yabsera Bekele for her knowledge on modern Sudan!

You're back with Coretta and Andi in شاي و عربي (Shay wa Arabi)! They react to another episode of The Arabic We Speak, a Levantine dialect podcast brought to you by our partners, Dalal and Amani. Learn in this episode how to express your love. Tea is optional, but the fun is not!

When President Biden recognized the Armenian Genocide, he split from his predecessors who shied away from recognizing the genocide. Although the ethical imperative of this recognition is clear in academia, it may disrupt political factors and lead to unforeseen consequences. In this episode, Joe chats with Ron Suny, a well-renowned professor of history and political science. Listen to learn more about Hrant Ding, Ankara's interpretation of the genocide, and the cultural gap between Armenians and the Armenian diaspora, particularly with Americans.

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 Compliments? Tea is optional, but the fun is not!

The Rustamid Dynasty survived for ~150 years as a landlocked desert empire centered in modern Algeria with a solid emphasis on trading, irrigation, and innovation. Largely credited as the reason for the spread and promulgation of Islam throughout Northern Africa, this dynasty emphasized intellectual curiosity and trade routes spanning Spain to China. Thank you Leah Shedrow for sharing your research on this empire and your global experiences in Southern Spain that connected you to North African architecture and culture.

Welcome to the first episode of شاي و عربي (Shay wa Arabi)! In this brand new Al Fusaic series, meet Coretta Lemaitre and Andreanna Mond as they react to The Arabic We Speak, a Levantine dialect podcast brought to you by our partners, Dalal and Amani. They introduce themselves, drink tea, and talk about learning Arabic. Tea is optional, but the fun is not! 

Lasting less than a full century, the Ayyubid Sultanate made quite a splash in the history of the MENA region. An empire built of military conquest, the Ayyubids greatly increased their landmass while also focusing and emphasizing on the arts, literature, and architecture of the many madrasas still standing today. Thank you to Olivia Charendoff for sharing about this fascinating empire, especially about the role of women throughout the dynasty.

The Seleucid Empire had it all: the Cilician pirates, goat cheese, metropolises, and multi-river conquest! The Seleucid Empire served as a buffer politically and economically between the mega Roman and Mauryan empires while also maintaining alliances with the famed Cilician pirates. Thank you to content writer Emily Shultis for shedding light on this influential 300-year empire, especially explaining how it is credited with the formation of the modern Mediterranean palate of goat cheese and olives.