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Known as one of the last Zoroastrian dynasties to exist prior to the Islamic Iranian dynasties, the Qarinvand Dynasty ruled parts of the Tabaristan highlands in today's northern Iran. Tabaristan was ruled by the Dabuyid Dynasty through Dabuyid Ispahbads. As one of two Dabuyid vassal kingdoms, the other being Bavand, the Qarinvand Dynasty ruled from the 550s until the 11th-century, persisting even after the Abbasids defeated the Dabuyid ruler and annexed Tabaristan. Little is known about Tabaristan's history under the Dabuyid Ispahbads, especially the Qarinvand Dynasty. Nevertheless, its history can be understood through linked dynasties including the Bavand, Abbasid, and Dabuyid dynasties. Thank you to Courtney Blankenship for this article.

The Dabuyid Dynasty, otherwise known as the Gaubarid Dynasty, was an Iranian Zoroastrian Dynasty ruled by a group of independent kings, called Ispahbads. Most of what is known about the Dabuyid Dynasty is from the later historian Ibn Isfandiyar's Tarikh-I Tabaristan, written in the 13th Century. Although the dynasty was founded by Gil Gavbara in 642 CE, it was named after his son, Dabuya, who controlled the kingdom after his father's death. Dabuyid rule extended over Tabaristan and western Khorasan until the Abbasid conquest in 760. The dynasty ended with the suicide of Khurshid after a surprise invasion by the Abbasid Caliphate. Thank you to Amineh Najam-ud-din for this article.

In this podcast episode, Amer from Real Arabic translates and discusses the first half of the article: The Impact of the Russia/Ukraine Conflict on MENA Countries. This recording is also cross-posted to the Real Arabic Podcast's website. 

The emergence of the Funj Sultanate completely altered the existing power dynamics between the Ottoman Empire and Ethiopia in the 16th-18th centuries. The Funj established their capital city at Sinnar, a port along the banks of the Blue Nile in what is now northeastern Sudan, where they maintained tight control over a flourishing trade of gold and slaves. Under Funj's rule, Islam spread and it is still the dominant religion in modern-day Sudan. For nearly 300 years, the Funj presence in the region frustrated Ottoman attempts at southern expansion until they succumbed to an invasion led by Egypt's viceroy, Muhammad Ali. Thank you to Andy Mendez for this article.

In this podcast episode, Amer from Real Arabic translates and discusses the first half of the article: The Impact of the Russia/Ukraine Conflict on MENA Countries. This recording is also cross-posted to the Real Arabic Podcast's website.

From the 9th to 11th century, a Shiite denomination known as the Qarmatian civilization prospered in areas known today as Iraq, Yemen, and Bahrain. The civilization was named after Hamdan Qarmat, their leader in the late 9th century. The Qarmatian civilization is known for its excellent social management and egalitarian society, which attracted those considered “low-class” members of society such as farmers and craftsmen. The Qarmatian empire is also remembered for the abduction of the sacred Black Stone, which they kept for 23 years. The Qarmatians played a major role in history through the development of their profound vision for a social utopia. Thank you to Elaine Haddox for this article.

The Nabhani Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in the modern-day Sultanate of Oman, which lasted from 1154 to 1624. Despite continuous internal and external conflicts, the Bani Nabhan family was able to retain power for almost 500 years, secure the frankincense trade, and build a lasting fortress in the city of Bahla. During their reign, the Nabhani consolidated power from the Imams, however, towards the end of their dynasty, the influence of the Imams began to become more entrenched. The end of the Nabhani Dynasty came as the Ya'rubid Imam, Nasir bin Murshid, removed Nabhani ruler Suleiman bin Mudhafar in 1624. Thank you to Alphaeus Hanson for this article!

The Aghlabids were an Arab Dynasty of Emirs that ruled Ifriqya, a historical region consisting of Tunisia, Libya, and Algeria and parts of Southern Italy and Sicily, for about a century beginning in 800 CE. The Aghlabids gained power when Ibrahim al-Aghlab was appointed Emir of the region. Under Aghlabid rule, Ifriqya became the first autonomous state in the Abbasid Caliphate. The capital of Ifriqya was in the present-day Tunisian city of Kairouan, which became the most important center of academics in the Maghreb under Aghlabid rule. Aghlabid rule over Ifriqya ended around 900 CE when the Fatimids came to power. Thank you to Kirsten Mullin for this article.

Ziyad in Arabic means growth, which is fitting for the Ziyadid Dynasty's enduring influence over modern-day Yemen and throughout the Islamic world for over 1,000 years. Established by Muhammad ibn Ziyad in 820, who was sent to settle a quarrel for the Abbasids but instead created his own empire and named the capital ‘Zabid', after himself. Zabid grew rich in culture, education, and commerce. Nicknamed the “Baghdad of Yemen,” people traveled well-maintained roads and enjoyed newly erected mosques that connected from Mecca to Aden. The Ziyadid demise eventually came from a revolt of those the empire had enslaved. Thank you to Tanner Willis for this powerful article.

Located in ancient Egypt or modern day Sudan, the civilization of Nobatia (or Nobadia) was conceived from the Kushite Kingdom alongside its neighbors to the south, Makuria and Alodia. Established around 400 C.E. Nobatia was one of the first kingdoms to convert to Christianity during this time. Nobatia was eventually absorbed by the Makuria Kingdom in the 7th century. It is likely that early Nobatia is the same civilization as the Ballana culture, however few details are known about this kingdom today, and much of our knowledge is based on archaeological excavation of town sites and tombs in the region. Thank you to Julia Smith for this powerful article. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join Helana Reyad and her featured guest, Mona Miari, as they talk about women in the Tarab tradition, the commercialization of Tarab, and grapple with the question “Have you recently made art without thinking how it would look on your social media?” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Bavand Dynasty ruled in the northern territories of Tabaristan and Mazandaran between the Sasanian Empire and Safavid Empire in what is now Iran from 661 to 1349 CE, the second longest dynasty of Iran. Legend states that the dynasty was founded by Bav as he rebuked attempts to bring Islam to the Zoroastrian region. After relations with Persia had normalized, the dynasty was ultimately converted to Islam in 842. The dynasty had three separate lines holding power both independently and as vassals to stronger regional powers. The dynasty ended with the assassination of Hasan II by his brother-in-law Afrasiyab's son. Thank you to Alex Doyle for this fabulous article. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Saffarid dynasty (Persian: صفاریان‎) was a Persian Sunni military dynasty from Sistan that ruled over parts of Greater Iran between 861 and 1003. The Saffarids were the first dynasty to seize power by force in the Islamic heartlands and spring from the bands of volunteer warriors for faith (mutatawwi'a), whose mission was to fight infidels and heretics. Its capital was located in Zaranj (a city now in southwestern Afghanistan) and the Amir, Ya'qub bin Laith as-Saffar was a former coppersmith from Sistan, who was succeeded in power by his brother, Amr bin Laith. Both rulers followed a heavily expansionist style. Thank you to Andra Curutiu for this fascinating article. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we have tea...but no Arabi… Join Coretta and Andi as they catch up on summer, talk about travel and culture, and recap season 2 of Shay wa Arabi! *warning* this episode brings the laughs as conversations between friends often do! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Hammadid Dynasty, a subsect of the Zirid Empire, was an ancient civilization that occupied what is now present-day Algeria. Similar to the Zirid, the Hammadid were part of the Ṣanhājah Amazigh and followed Shi'a Islam until their independence in 1048. Skilled both architecturally and agriculturally, the Hammadid empire survived even their predecessors, escaping initial attempts by the Fatimid Caliphate to reconquer them. During their reign, the Hammadids were active traders, operating out of Bejaïa and ushering Algeria into an age of commercial prosperity, similar to, if not eclipsing the Zirid's. The Hammadid Dynasty existed for nearly 150 years. Thank you to Cullan Quitmeyer for this fascinating article. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The city of Carchemish was situated in northern Syria, and it has been the point of encounter and conjunction of many important empires such as the Hittites, Assyrians, and Mitanni. In the 18th century, BCE Carchemish was already recognized as an independent city, and it played an essential role in ancient Near Eastern history. Carchemish was of great interest among empires for being an important trade and military crossing, for its political importance, and for its remarkable architecture. The decisive Battle of Carchemish in 605 BCE is one of the most crucial occurrences that affected the city and the entire region. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Located in Northern Syria, much of what we know about the Yamhad civilization has been discovered in neighboring strongholds of the time. Alalakh and Mari are ancient cities that held close political ties with Yamhad's capital, Halab (also known as Aleppo). They shared the heritage of ethnic Amorites, a Western Semitic ethnic group, but the Yamhad Kingdom gained superiority in the late 3rd millennium under the rule of Yarim-Lim I through trade, treaties, and politically advantageous marriages. Alliances among the cities allowed the Yamhad civilization to practice diplomacy over warfare, and their bountiful agricultural resources developed vastly extensive international trade networks. Thank you to Jane Fitzpatrick for this fascinating article. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join us as we chat with the amazing Grace Landsberg and learn about her educational platform (www.yallaarabee.com), the intentional way that she is shaping her future and how the Arabic language is becoming the umbrella under which she views her future. We are so excited to share our Fellows with you and provide a space for them to showcase their passion for the region, personal projects, and collaboration! Welcome to our Fellow Spotlight Series! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join us as we learn about how our resident Urartu Kingdom specialist details how he became interested in the SWANA region, how the Al Fusaic Fellowship has helped him share his voice, and where he's JET-setting off to next! We are so excited to share our Fellows with you and provide a space for them to showcase their passion for the region, personal projects, and collaboration! Welcome to our Fellow Spotlight Series! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Zangid (also commonly spelled ‘Zengid') dynasty ruled on behalf of the Seljuk Empire from 1127 – 1250 CE. Muslim and Oghuz Turkic in origin, the Zangid spanned areas of the Levant and Upper Mesopotamia throughout what is now Syria and Iraq. Not only did the Zangid dynasty sponsor some of the most revered metalworking and painting schools in Mosul, but they are also known for their fierce fighting against Mongols. Driven by the Seljuk Empire's expansionist tendencies and a need for geopolitical recognition, the Zangid put great emphasis on becoming an impenetrable force driven by culture and militaristic power. Thank you to Dr. Becs Rogers for writing about this historical kingdom. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For three centuries, the Lakhmid Kingdom- or al-Manadhirah, in Arabic- was ruled by the Banu Lakhm Dynasty. ‘Amr ibn Adi, the dynasty's founder, is a descendant of the Lakhm tribe that originated from Qahtani Yemen. This is mentioned in the 3rd century Paikuli inscription's description of the Sasanian Empire, to which the Lakhmid Kingdom was a vassal state. Before being annexed by the Sasanian Empire, the Lakhmid Kingdom extended from Saudi Arabia to the south of modern-day Iraq, with the ancient city of al-Hirah as its capital. The Lakhmid Kingdom served as an influential region for Nestorian Christianity throughout its reign --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Mari Kingdom! In what is now modern-day Syria, Mari (Tell Hariri) was a city-state that spread from the western bank of the Euphrates River beyond Deir Ez-Zor. The Mariotes existed as a multicultural place of trade and metallurgy with Amorites and Akkadians exacting substantial influence over the people and culture of this region. It existed as a city-state from 2900 BCE to 1760 BCE and existed throughout antiquity until it vanished from the historical records. Despite the discovery of over 15,000 cuneiform tablets related to Mari, it remains relatively unknown in the larger discussion of civilizations in the Middle East and North Africa. Thank you to Shannon MacColl for writing about this historical kingdom. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The episode chosen for reaction was Honor Killings, note that this topic has very strong language, so we're providing a content warning here. And on a lighter note, echos abound, electricity cuts off, and sound is slightly wonky…but we're providing the realest experience as we wrap up our partnership with the Real Arabic! #realarabic #shaywaarabi #languagelearning #lebanon #honorculture #alfusaic #levintinearabic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Minaeans were the inhabitants of the kingdom of Ma'in, located in the North-West of Yemen. Despite much being written about Ma'in's neighboring kingdoms of Sabaean, Qataban, and Hadhramaut, relatively little is known about the Minaeans. In fact, the dates of Ma'in's existence are still debated, although there is proof the kingdom existed at least between the 8th and 2nd centuries BCE. However, this could change with archeological sites, such as the one at Baraqish, receiving increasing attention. At their height, the Minaeans were the masters of trade in the region and maintained friendly relations with most other major kingdoms nearby. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

From its inception in the 9th century BCE to its eventual demise some 200 years later, the Urartu Kingdom dominated the Lake Van region, in today's northeastern Turkey. Known to its inhabitants as Biainili, the Urartian state formed as a confederation of kingdoms, likely in response to threats from their powerful neighbors the Assyrians. The Assyrians are also important to the study of Urartu, as Assyrian texts make up the main body of knowledge about Urartu. Through these foreign texts we can observe that despite its relatively short existence, Urartu left an indelible mark on the region, still visible to the present day. Thank you to Zach Willis for writing about this fascinating kingdom. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Part one: introduction to co-creators of the Real Arabic podcast and conversation about what the platform means to them, vignettes about the region and why they created this platform…we promise, it'll be electric! Notable quotes: from one of the comments on the episode - ‘there is no such thing as pure language, language is a living being and changes…as does society. #realarabic #shaywaarabi #languagelearning #lebanon #honorculture #alfusaic #levintinearabic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Dilmun Kingdom was an ancient civilization located in Eastern Arabia that ruled from the late 4th millennium B.C.E. until 538 B.C.E. Founded in the Persian Gulf, the Dilmun Kingdom controlled much of modern-day Bahrain, Kuwait, and parts of eastern Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom of Dilmun is best known for its role as an important commercial center, which facilitated the trade of goods, services, and ideas between Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley Civilization. The kingdom was so revered that its lands are thought to be the inspiration for the Sumerian creation myth, the Garden of Eden. Thank you to Content Writer Andrew Eaddy for focusing on this important civilization. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Qatna Kingdom is an ancient Mesopotamian kingdom dating 2600-1300 BCE. Qatna was an essential player for many of the surrounding kingdoms in terms of trade, and many of their key accomplishments included growing as a political presence. The ruling class also were responsible for the creation of the royal palace, a massive structure that had 80 rooms on one level! Qatna was a sought-out area thanks to its strategic area between the Egyptian, Hittite, and Assyrian kingdoms. Thank you to Randy Alghawi for writing about this historical kingdom. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Midrarid Dynasty is a largely forgotten medieval dynasty of Amazigh origin, best known through its rule over the ancient and impressive city of Sijilmasa in modern-day Morocco. The eminent historian Ibn Khaldun and Geographer Al-Bakri are some of the most well-known figures from this Dynasty as well, and even Ibn Battuta mentions Sijilmasa in his travels. They are not credited but are the initiators of the extensive trade routes throughout Western Africa, Northern Africa, and the Sahara. Thank you to Eelco van Riel for writing about this influential dynasty. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join Helana Reyad and her featured guest, John Murchison, as they discuss his experience as originally a Western musician in the classical Arabic (Tarab) tradition and the role of his main instrument, the bass, in it. Of note, the dour En Kan Fouady John mentions is indeed sung by Layla Mourad. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Forgive our sleep-addled minds as we discover some tips to incorporate Arabic learning into our daily lives through the suggestions of a...vlogger? We're increasing our wheelhouse and engaging in new methods of Arabic learning for ourselves. Come along as we step into a new realm of YouTube Arabic learning! #languagelearning #alfusaic #shaywaarabi #vlogger #tipsandtricks #youtube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today's episode was beautiful...it was intense...it was a walk through our new format and a neighborhood in Beirut. Join us as we embark on a new journey to bring you the freshest reactions to Arabic learning materials, and some interesting side conversations about Irish names...we promise, it's relevant. #realarabic #languagelearning #alfusaic #tea #culture #shaywaarabi --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ru-zl...who what now? Join Coretta and Andi as they engage in the shortest, sweetest episode of Shay wa Arabi yet. Will you tell us if we ‘aced' the adventure? #fairytales #shaywaarabi #languagelearning #alfusaic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Saadi Sultanate is the last dynasty in Morocco before the modern and current Alawite ruling family. Lasting roughly 150 years, this dynasty is best known for its trading prowess throughout Europe and Northern Africa and is architectural marvels. Its name “Saadi” stems from the Arabic word for happiness, unlike many other empire's whose name stems from a key ruler or geographic feature. They are also known as a Sharifian empire, or a community directly descended from the Prophet Muhammed, PBUH. The El Badi Palace in Marrakech which still stands today, is one of its best-known architectural marvels. Thank you to Emelie Jimenez for writing about this influential dynasty from recent history. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we have tea...but no Arabi… Join Coretta and Andi as they catch up on summer, talk about travel and culture, and dish on plans to shake up season 2! *warning* this episode brings the laughs as conversations between friends often do! #summerfun #culture #shaiwaarabi #languagelearning #alfusaic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Qajar Dynasty ended in 1925 CE, only 50 years before the Islamic Revolution of Iran. They are best known for their consolidation of the modern borders of Iran, naming Tehran the capital, and many buildings still in use today: Constitution House in Tabriz, the Golestan Palace Complex in Tehran, and Nasir al-Mulk Mosque in Shiraz. Their decline is largely linked to their decision to grant capitulations and concessions to foreign governments for access to their natural resources. Thank you to Al Fusaic fellow Sabrina Pecorelli for writing about this influential dynasty from recent history. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Makuria Empire lasted nearly 1000 years located in modern Sudan. The empire is best known for its use of the water wheel for irrigation, its relatively peaceful existence, and its empire-wide conversation to Christianity. Its pottery, architecture, and remaining artifacts greatly mirrored the Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire, which is believed to have been Makuria's largest allies for most of its reign. Many of the remaining buildings in modern Sudan were once churches as the center of religious, community, and political life. Thank you to Maeve Cassetty for writing about this empire. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Alexander the Great and so much more. The Macedonian Empire was the largest empire in the world at its height, thanks to Alexander's territorial ambitions and honoring his father's desire to connect Gibraltar to Punjab. This empire has made an immensely significant splash into today's society through trade networks, a centralized system of government, advances in science and literature, and so much more. The largest piece of the Macedonian legacy is the city of Alexandria, Egypt, showcasing the blend of cultures, architectures, and designs that made this empire strong. Thank you to content writer Tania Valdés for deepening our knowledge of this important empire. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Widely regarded as Islam's Golden Age, the Abbasid Caliphate was best known for its immense contributions to science, literature, and religion. Modern Cameras, Algebra, Air Conditioner, 1001 Nights, Modern Medicine, Qandil Lamp, Water Clock, Irrigation Methods, and so so much more were all invented during the Abbasid Caliphate. Along with an intelligence surveillance network, massive cross-continental trade routes, and a sophisticated taxation system, the Abbasid Caliphate lasted nearly 500 years. Thank you to Heba Assem for sharing all your knowledge on this fascinating and immense empire. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Want to learn about the empire that earned a reputation as history's biggest opportunists and most brilliant diplomats? Then tune into the Chaldean Empire livestream. Located in modern-day Iraq and ancient Mesopotamia, the Chaldeans were master traders, strategists, and academics. The modern 7-day week and 60-second minute were created from this empire and their invention of the sundial. They also built the infamous Ishtar Gate, the Ziggurats of Babylon, and created the astronomy and zodiac. Thank you to Omowaleayo for writing about this spectacular empire. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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 SusL3? Tea is optional, but the fun is not! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app