Ayuba Suleiman Diallo, from prince to slave and back again
The story of Ayuba Suleiman Diallo, an African nobleman who was enslaved and later freed and favored by Allah for his faith Ayuba Suleiman Diallo, from prince to slave Ayuba…
The History of the Griffin, from Mesopotamia to Harry Potter
History of the griffin, from its Mesopotamian origins to the present day, passing through the simurgh and the Persian world The Mesopotamian origins of the griffin Like many legendary creatures,…
The History of Cotton, the White Gold That Changed the World
The entire history of cotton, from its origins as a simple fibre to its true creator or destroyer of empires 4 varieties, one heart Before we begin our story, a…
Manticore, the story of the monster forgotten by the Persians
History of the myth of the Manticore, a creature born in Persia but which was especially popular in the European world Manticore, Persian origins and Greek fame The Manticore is…
My literary “flops” of 2021
3 literary masterpieces that I either didn't understand or just didn't like, so much so that they turned out to be my "flops" of 2021 My flops The prefaces to…
Special: 21 books in September 2021
Every year for my party I give myself and I get books, here is the list of new arrivals this year "The Discovery of America by the Turks " by…
New Year in Dubai
The origins of the Gregorian New Year
After Christmas, we decided to bring you different versions of the New Year, varied in calendars and varieties. Before doing so, however, it is necessary to review the Gregorian one,…
From left: Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson and James May
Top Gear and the three kings of the 21st century
When one of the most entertaining shows of the century ever travels to the Middle East, magic is just around the corner. In this legendary Top Gear special we will…
Sake Deen Mahomed, the “first Indian” of Great Britain
The story of the first Indian to make a fortune on British soil. Of noble origins, Sake Deen Mohammad was the first to open an Indian restaurant and, more importantly,…
Sake Dean Mahomed
In the footsteps of Sake Dean Mahomed
You know, we love discovering stories that revolve around everyday objects and this week we're back to doing it powerfully. Inspired by Sake Dean Mahomed, introducer of shampoo and Indian…