Extra: 2 must-see books from the Arab world
2 books from the Arab world on which we could not build a list but which absolutely had to be cited Extra For some weeks now we have launched a…
Yazidis, worshipers of the Peacock Angel
On 5 October 2018 Nadia Murad was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The award pays tribute to the efforts made by the Yazidi activist who has never stopped telling her…
“Frankenstein in Baghdad” by Ahmed Saadawi
The magical realism of the Middle East is intertwined in this profound reflection between guilt and innocence. A novel capable of bringing to light the reflections of a sick Baghdad,…
Mosul, the ancient Nineveh
A city older than history itself; Mosul, formerly known as Nineveh, is without a shadow of a doubt one of the most fascinating places on earth, founded by the Assyrians…
Dagon, between Lovecraft and the Phoenicians
Lovecraft's second tale, Dagon, is deeply tied to the biblical and Mesopotamian imagery, providing the reader with very interesting anecdotes of "divine mutations". Dagon according to Lovecraft The story of…
Peoples of Iraq: the Turks of Iraq or Turkmen
The Turks of Iraq or Turkmen, from the origins of their settlement to the Treaty of Sevres which will forever divide their heart into two parts: the Turkish and the…
Peoples of Iraq: the Kurds
The Kurds, in addition to being the second most populous ethnic group in Iraq, are also among those who have most marked its history; So let's discover its history up…
Peoples of Iraq: the Arabs
The week dedicated to the peoples of Iraq could only start with the Arabs, the largest group in the country and whose history is also a metaphor for the entire…
Basra, “The Overseer”
"Border" is perhaps the best word to describe the city of Basra, the largest Iraqi center located on Shatt al Arab, the natural border between the Arab and Persian world.…
Baghdad, the city of books
Baghdad, one of the most famous cities in the entire Islamic world, famous for its size, beauty and, above all, for its incredible Bayt al Hikmah, one of the most…
