The Hidden Truth of Lavender Marriages in the Middle East: A Tradition of Survival, and ResistanceIn the Middle East, where cultural and religious norms govern much of social life, lavender marriages are still an unacknowledged reality…2d ago2d ago
Science Before the West: The Untold Story of Ibn Al-HaythamIbn Al-Haytham (965–1040 CE) was a pioneering philosopher, mathematician and physicist from the Islamic Golden Age. Unfortunately, much…Mar 6Mar 6
Baghdad’s Mutanabbi Street: An Ancient Literary HubI’ve always believed that my thirst for knowledge and love for books came from my Iraqi roots. The beautifully misunderstood country of…Feb 24Feb 24
Ukuli Bule of the Hamar Tribe in EthiopiaThe Hamar tribe of Ethiopia practices a distinct right of passage for young men transitioning into adulthood called Ukuli Bule, or bull…Feb 11Feb 11
Colonial Resistance of Guineas Balla et ses BalladinsBalla et ses Balladins, one of my favourite dance and musical orchestras from Conakry, Guinea, West Africa was formed in 1962. They emerged…Feb 4Feb 4
Eto: Soul Awakening Dish of GhanaIf you ask a Ghanaian what they have for breakfast on their birthday, they’ll likely respond with Eto.Jan 20Jan 20
Cowrie: The Shells That Echo the PastAfter moving to Ghana in June 2023, I was introduced to the history of Cowrie shells and hadn’t anticipated falling down a rabbit hole of…Jan 8Jan 8
Self-Actualization Through BloggingAs a full-time university student, I write enough as it is. However, manifesting myself outside of the academic sphere is an act I am…Jan 6Jan 6