Lawrence of Arabia, Hero or Villain?
byWhat is the historical understanding of Lawrence of Arabia’s role in the Middle East, and is he perceived as a hero or a…
History
Lost in Translation: Orientalism and the Origin of Islamophobia
byIslamophobia seems very modern and recent, but in reality, it has roots that reach back to the 16th century, and its impacts are…
What Does The Agricultural And French Revolution Have In Common?
byAlthough thousands of years apart the agricultural revolution and the French revolution are very much similar when it comes to social science. The…
How Political Conflict Affects Art
byWhat roles do conflicts and wars play in art? And how can artists be political through their creation of art? Political conflict has…
Louvre Abu Dhabi (@LouvreAbuDhabi) – A Dream That Came True
byOpening Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi as the first universal museum in the Arab world put the city on the world cultural map….
Countdown to New Year’s Eve
byAn overview of how New Year’s Eve celebrations have evolved over time and the extravagance associated with it in modern times. The start…
Why I Want To Be A Historian
byReflecting on why I chose social history as a field of study for my Ph.D., and why I think it’s a very important…
Social Media – The New Colosseum
byToday we circulate graphic images and inhumane videos in hopes of awakening a part of the human mind that has yet to be desensitized….
Serving It Soft. Soft Powers Vs Hard Power In Influencing Countries
byExplaining the importance of ‘soft power’ in adherence to ‘hard-power’ and their role in facing global challenges in the Middle East today. I love…
History of the UAE’s Land and Its Connection to Present People
byWhat are the old civilizations that lived on the UAE’s land, and are we connected to them like other countries are connected to their…