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This group of five young folk musicians became the voice of Morocco in the 1960s and beyond. Martin Scorsese called them “the Rolling Stones of North Africa,” but to Moroccans they were the sound of an entire generation in a charged moment of global pop culture.
Restoration Uncovers Beauty of Georgia’s Hidden Wooden Mosques
Arts
Until recently few outsiders knew the wooden mosques dotting the highlands of Georgia existed, leaving many of them to deteriorate. The rediscovery of the architectural gems has sparked a movement for their preservation.
Looking Closer: A Conversation With Food Historian Nawal Nasrallah
Arts
Al Sadu Weaves Stories of Culture and Identity
Arts
Across the Arabian Gulf, the traditional weaving craft records social heritage.
The Handy Secret of Ohrid Pearls
Arts
Artisans are preserving the elusive technique behind these pearls—handmade from a fish, not an oyster—in a town of Slavic, Byzantine and Ottomon influences.
Sculptor Marie Khouri’s Message of Connection in Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition
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Vancouver-based artist Marie Khouri turns Arabic calligraphy into a 3D examination of love in Baheb, on view at the Arab World Institute in Paris.
Orion Through a 3D-Printed Telescope
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Grand Egyptian Museum: Take a Tour of the New Home for Egyptian Artifacts
Arts
When the Grand Egyptian Museum officially opens its doors, it will reveal treasures from the ancient Egyptians and their storied past.
History in Objects: 12th-Century Glass Flask an Islamic Golden Age Masterpiece
History
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Golden Vessel From the Islamic Golden Age Reflects Cross-cultural Connections
FirstLook: Poetic Fusion
Arts
Prior to our modern practice of image manipulation with editing software, photographers worked more with planned intention and craft.
Mundane to Magnificent: Yale Manuscript Exhibition Illuminates Muslim Knowledge
Arts
Manuscript exhibition reveals handwritten treasures spanning centuries and nations, in graying script and glorious technicolor, on ancient papyrus and gold-coated paper.
How South Africa Came to Popularize Luxury Mohair Fabric Globally
Arts
South Africa is the world’s largest producer of mohair, a fabric used in fine clothing. The textile tradition dates to the arrival of Angora goats from the Ottoman Empire in the 1800s.
Zakir Hussain Played Tabla in Indian Classical Music and Beyond
Arts
While mastery of Indian musical traditions is one clear accomplishment, the late Zakir Hussain’s bold pursuit of his art across genres likely best defines his legacy.