The Breadwinner, an Afghan fable
An animation masterpiece that manages to tell with poetry what has been one of the bloodiest conflicts of recent years. Nominated for an Oscar last year, The Breadwinner is arguably…
History of Tajikistan
The history of Tajikistan brings together extremely varied and diversified cultures such as the Greek, Persian and Turkish, thus shaping a country that has always been at the center of…
The months of the Persians (Zoroastrian calendar)
The Zoroastrian calendar is one of the most particular ways ever to tell the time, something that tries to unite nature and spirit, thus fully perceiving the passing of the…
Mizrahim, the Jews of the Middle East
A population that has always lived in the Middle East, to the point of becoming, until the birth of Israel, one of the most wealthy and powerful Jewish groups ever.…
3 must-read books from: Pakistan
3 great books from Pakistan, an extraordinary country that has never ceased to amaze Small but necessary premise This is not a ranking but a suggestion for those approaching these…
Yezidi, the Peacock worshipers: the memorial and some prayers
Last part of a 3-episode series dedicated to the Yezidis and their faith. In this episode: one of the few official documents and two prayers “Gli adoratori del pavone” by…
Yazidis, the Peacock worshipers: sacred books and the origins of the cosmos
Second part of a 3-episode series dedicated to the Yezidis and their faith. In this episode: the origins of the cosmos, of man and their two sacred books “Gli adoratori…
Yazidi, the worshipers of the Peacock: religion
First part of a 3-episode series dedicated to the Yazidis and their faith. In this episode: the origins, the peacock angel and Sheikh 'Adi "Gli adoratori del pavone" by Giuseppe…
3 must-see books from Persia
3 books that will never, ever give justice to the extraordinary cultural heritage of Persia, but that can provide the basis for understanding it better Small but necessary premise This…
BowLand, the Middle East indie at Xfactor Italy
BowLand have already conquered the Xfactor jury and are preparing to bring new musicality to our territory. An unexpected surprise A few weeks ago no one would have expected to…
