Farah Al Qasimi’s Public Photography Exhibition, “Back and Forth Disco”
On display in 18 NYC neighborhoods, a celebration of rich and unique cultures
Tag: Middle East
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Via sciencemag.org
Dead Sea Dates Successfully Grown From 2,000-Year-Old Seeds
Using 2,000-year-old seeds originally unearthed from a fortress in the Middle East and caves at the mouth of the Dead Sea, researchers at the Hadassah Medical Center have successfully grown new date …
From Celebration to Serenity Inside The Jaffa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tel Aviv
Perched at the pinnacle of hospitality, a property with views of Jaffa's historic port
Via smithsonianmag.com
Spy Planes Spot Ancient Archaeological Sites
Using images taken by American U-2 spy planes between 1959 and 1972, researchers and archaeologists have been able to uncover archaeological sites in the Middle East that have since been developed over. Though …
Inside the Brand New Louvre Abu Dhabi
From Da Vinci to Ai Wei Wei, in a stunning Jean Nouvel building that embraces the sea and sky
Via huckmagazine.com
The Middle East’s First All-Women Roller Derby Team
For the first time, roller derby has made its way to Lebanon, and Beirut’s first all-women team is smashing stereotypes across the country. As Huck magazine says, it’s a sport “which is …
Oriented: Exploring LGBT Life in the Middle East
Filmmaker Jake Witzenfeld documents gay Palestinians in Tel Aviv
Firehorse Arc on Shutterstock
An exclusive collaboration that allows the stock photo site's users access to videos from the Middle East, Africa and Asia
Via theatlantic.com
Michelle Obama Addresses Girls’ Education
Last spring, Michelle Obama launched Let Girls Learn, a global initiative to get more girls into the classroom. This week she’s traveling to the Middle East, where she’ll meet with young schoolgirls …
ListenUp: Brownbook Magazine
Unique and rare sounds from the Middle East in a look at the creative publication's current music issue