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Al Fusaic
by Al Fusaic
As a platform of current learning resources to keep pace with this vibrant region, Al Fusaic aims to be a space where events, information, and cultural exchanges will always be available to expand one's experience. From fashion to food, articles to alphabets, and videos to vacation, we want each miniseries of Al Fusaic to be your space for cultural and educational advancement.
Episodes
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Civilizations in Review: Qarinvand Dynasty
Known as one of the last Zoroastrian dynasties to exist prior to the Islamic Iranian dynasties, the Qarinvand Dynasty ruled parts of the Tabaristan highlands in today’s northern Iran. Tabaristan was ruled by the Dabuyid Dynasty through Dabuyid Ispahbads. As one of two Dabuyid vassal kingdoms, the...
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Civilization in Review: Dabuyid Dynasty
The Dabuyid Dynasty, otherwise known as the Gaubarid Dynasty, was an Iranian Zoroastrian Dynasty ruled by a group of independent kings, called Ispahbads. Most of what is known about the Dabuyid Dynasty is from the later historian Ibn Isfandiyar’s Tarikh-I Tabaristan, written in the 13th Century....
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Real Arabic Translations: The Impact of the Russia/Ukraine Conflict on MENA Countries Part 2
In this podcast episode, Amer from Real Arabic translates and discusses the first half of the article: The Impact of the Russia/Ukraine Conflict on MENA Countries. This recording is also cross-posted to the Real Arabic Podcast’s website.
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Civilization in Review: Funj Sultanate
The emergence of the Funj Sultanate completely altered the existing power dynamics between the Ottoman Empire and Ethiopia in the 16th-18th centuries. The Funj established their capital city at Sinnar, a port along the banks of the Blue Nile in what is now northeastern Sudan, where they…
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Real Arabic Translations: The Impact of the Russia/Ukraine Conflict on MENA Countries Part 1
In this podcast episode, Amer from Real Arabic translates and discusses the first half of the article: The Impact of the Russia/Ukraine Conflict on MENA Countries. This recording is also cross-posted to the Real Arabic Podcast’s website.
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Civilizations in Review: Qarmatian Civilization
From the 9th to 11th century, a Shiite denomination known as the Qarmatian civilization prospered in areas known today as Iraq, Yemen, and Bahrain. The civilization was named after Hamdan Qarmat, their leader in the late 9th century. The Qarmatian civilization is known for its excellent social...
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Civilizations in Review: Nabhani Dynasty
The Nabhani Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in the modern-day Sultanate of Oman, which lasted from 1154 to 1624. Despite continuous internal and external conflicts, the Bani Nabhan family was able to retain power for almost 500 years, secure the frankincense trade, and build a lasting fortress in…
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Civilizations in Review: Aghlabid Dynasty
The Aghlabids were an Arab Dynasty of Emirs that ruled Ifriqya, a historical region consisting of Tunisia, Libya, and Algeria and parts of Southern Italy and Sicily, for about a century beginning in 800 CE. The Aghlabids gained power when Ibrahim al-Aghlab was appointed Emir of the region. Under...
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Civilizations in Review: Ziyadid Dynasty
Ziyad in Arabic means growth, which is fitting for the Ziyadid Dynasty’s enduring influence over modern-day Yemen and throughout the Islamic world for over 1,000 years. Established by Muhammad ibn Ziyad in 820, who was sent to settle a quarrel for the Abbasids but instead created his own empire…
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Civilizations in Review: Nobatia Kingdom
Located in ancient Egypt or modern day Sudan, the civilization of Nobatia (or Nobadia) was conceived from the Kushite Kingdom alongside its neighbors to the south, Makuria and Alodia. Established around 400 C.E. Nobatia was one of the first kingdoms to convert to Christianity during this time....
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Tarab - Episode Six
Join Helana Reyad and her featured guest, Mona Miari, as they talk about women in the Tarab tradition, the commercialization of Tarab, and grapple with the question “Have you recently made art without thinking how it would look on your social media?”
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Civilizations in Review: Bavand Dynasty
The Bavand Dynasty ruled in the northern territories of Tabaristan and Mazandaran between the Sasanian Empire and Safavid Empire in what is now Iran from 661 to 1349 CE, the second longest dynasty of Iran. Legend states that the dynasty was founded by Bav as he rebuked attempts to bring Islam to...
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Civilizations in Review: Saffarid Dynasty
The Saffarid dynasty (Persian: صفاریان) was a Persian Sunni military dynasty from Sistan that ruled over parts of Greater Iran between 861 and 1003. The Saffarids were the first dynasty to seize power by force in the Islamic heartlands and spring from the bands of volunteer warriors for faith...
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Shay wa Arabi (شاي و عربي) - Season 2 Wrap Up
Today we have tea...but no Arabi… Join Coretta and Andi as they catch up on summer, talk about travel and culture, and recap season 2 of Shay wa Arabi! *warning* this episode brings the laughs as conversations between friends often do!
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Civilizations in Review: Hammadid Dynasty
The Hammadid Dynasty, a subsect of the Zirid Empire, was an ancient civilization that occupied what is now present-day Algeria. Similar to the Zirid, the Hammadid were part of the Ṣanhājah Amazigh and followed Shi’a Islam until their independence in 1048. Skilled both architecturally and...
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Civilizations in Review: Carchemish Empire
The city of Carchemish was situated in northern Syria, and it has been the point of encounter and conjunction of many important empires such as the Hittites, Assyrians, and Mitanni. In the 18th century, BCE Carchemish was already recognized as an independent city, and it played an essential role…
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Civilizations in Review: Yamhad Empire
Located in Northern Syria, much of what we know about the Yamhad civilization has been discovered in neighboring strongholds of the time. Alalakh and Mari are ancient cities that held close political ties with Yamhad’s capital, Halab (also known as Aleppo). They shared the heritage of ethnic...
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Fellow Spotlight - Grace Landsberg
Join us as we chat with the amazing Grace Landsberg and learn about her educational platform (www.yallaarabee.com), the intentional way that she is shaping her future and how the Arabic language is becoming the umbrella under which she views her future. We are so excited to share our Fellows with...
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Fellow Spotlight - Zachary Willis
Join us as we learn about how our resident Urartu Kingdom specialist details how he became interested in the SWANA region, how the Al Fusaic Fellowship has helped him share his voice, and where he’s JET-setting off to next! We are so excited to share our Fellows with you and provide a space for...
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Civilizations in Review: Zangid Dynasty
The Zangid (also commonly spelled ‘Zengid’) dynasty ruled on behalf of the Seljuk Empire from 1127 – 1250 CE. Muslim and Oghuz Turkic in origin, the Zangid spanned areas of the Levant and Upper Mesopotamia throughout what is now Syria and Iraq. Not only did the Zangid dynasty sponsor some of the...
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Civilizations in Review: Lakhmid Kingdom
For three centuries, the Lakhmid Kingdom- or al-Manadhirah, in Arabic- was ruled by the Banu Lakhm Dynasty. ‘Amr ibn Adi, the dynasty’s founder, is a descendant of the Lakhm tribe that originated from Qahtani Yemen. This is mentioned in the 3rd century Paikuli inscription’s description of the...
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Civilizations in Review: Mari Kingdom
The Mari Kingdom! In what is now modern-day Syria, Mari (Tell Hariri) was a city-state that spread from the western bank of the Euphrates River beyond Deir Ez-Zor. The Mariotes existed as a multicultural place of trade and metallurgy with Amorites and Akkadians exacting substantial influence over...
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Shay wa Arabi (شاي و عربي) - The Real Arabic Podcast Interview Part 2
The episode chosen for reaction was Honor Killings, note that this topic has very strong language, so we’re providing a content warning here. And on a lighter note, echos abound, electricity cuts off, and sound is slightly wonky…but we’re providing the realest experience as we wrap up our...
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Civilizations in Review: The Minaean Kingdom
The Minaeans were the inhabitants of the kingdom of Ma’in, located in the North-West of Yemen. Despite much being written about Ma’in’s neighboring kingdoms of Sabaean, Qataban, and Hadhramaut, relatively little is known about the Minaeans. In fact, the dates of Ma’in’s existence are still…
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Civilizations in Review: Urartu Kingdom
From its inception in the 9th century BCE to its eventual demise some 200 years later, the Urartu Kingdom dominated the Lake Van region, in today’s northeastern Turkey. Known to its inhabitants as Biainili, the Urartian state formed as a confederation of kingdoms, likely in response to threats…
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Shay wa Arabi (شاي و عربي) - The Real Arabic Podcast Interview Part 1
Part one: introduction to co-creators of the Real Arabic podcast and conversation about what the platform means to them, vignettes about the region and why they created this platform…we promise, it’ll be electric! Notable quotes: from one of the comments on the episode - ‘there is no such thing…
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Civilizations in Review: Dilmun Kingdom
The Dilmun Kingdom was an ancient civilization located in Eastern Arabia that ruled from the late 4th millennium B.C.E. until 538 B.C.E. Founded in the Persian Gulf, the Dilmun Kingdom controlled much of modern-day Bahrain, Kuwait, and parts of eastern Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom of Dilmun is best...
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Civilizations in Review: Qatna Kingdom
The Qatna Kingdom is an ancient Mesopotamian kingdom dating 2600-1300 BCE. Qatna was an essential player for many of the surrounding kingdoms in terms of trade, and many of their key accomplishments included growing as a political presence. The ruling class also were responsible for the creation…
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Civilizations in Review: Midrarid Dynasty
The Midrarid Dynasty is a largely forgotten medieval dynasty of Amazigh origin, best known through its rule over the ancient and impressive city of Sijilmasa in modern-day Morocco. The eminent historian Ibn Khaldun and Geographer Al-Bakri are some of the most well-known figures from this Dynasty…
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Tarab - Episode Five
Join Helana Reyad and her featured guest, John Murchison, as they discuss his experience as originally a Western musician in the classical Arabic (Tarab) tradition and the role of his main instrument, the bass, in it. Of note, the dour En Kan Fouady John mentions is indeed sung by Layla Mourad.
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Shay wa Arabi (شاي و عربي) - Daniela M Biah
Forgive our sleep-addled minds as we discover some tips to incorporate Arabic learning into our daily lives through the suggestions of a...vlogger? We’re increasing our wheelhouse and engaging in new methods of Arabic learning for ourselves. Come along as we step into a new realm of YouTube…
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Shay wa Arabi (شاي و عربي) - The Tea on Real Arabic
Today’s episode was beautiful...it was intense...it was a walk through our new format and a neighborhood in Beirut. Join us as we embark on a new journey to bring you the freshest reactions to Arabic learning materials, and some interesting side conversations about Irish names...we promise, it’s...
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Shay wa Arabi (شاي و عربي) - Arabic Fairytales
Ru-zl...who what now? Join Coretta and Andi as they engage in the shortest, sweetest episode of Shay wa Arabi yet. Will you tell us if we ‘aced’ the adventure? #fairytales #shaywaarabi #languagelearning #alfusaic
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Civilizations in Review: Saadi Sultanate
The Saadi Sultanate is the last dynasty in Morocco before the modern and current Alawite ruling family. Lasting roughly 150 years, this dynasty is best known for its trading prowess throughout Europe and Northern Africa and is architectural marvels. Its name “Saadi” stems from the Arabic word for...
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Shay wa Arabi (شاي و عربي) - And we’re back!
Today we have tea...but no Arabi… Join Coretta and Andi as they catch up on summer, talk about travel and culture, and dish on plans to shake up season 2! *warning* this episode brings the laughs as conversations between friends often do! #summerfun #culture #shaiwaarabi #languagelearning #alfusaic
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Civilizations in Review: Qajar Dynasty
The Qajar Dynasty ended in 1925 CE, only 50 years before the Islamic Revolution of Iran. They are best known for their consolidation of the modern borders of Iran, naming Tehran the capital, and many buildings still in use today: Constitution House in Tabriz, the Golestan Palace Complex in…
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Civilizations in Review: Makuria Empire
The Makuria Empire lasted nearly 1000 years located in modern Sudan. The empire is best known for its use of the water wheel for irrigation, its relatively peaceful existence, and its empire-wide conversation to Christianity. Its pottery, architecture, and remaining artifacts greatly mirrored the...
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Civilizations in Review: The Macedonian Empire
Alexander the Great and so much more. The Macedonian Empire was the largest empire in the world at its height, thanks to Alexander's territorial ambitions and honoring his father's desire to connect Gibraltar to Punjab. This empire has made an immensely significant splash into today's society...
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Civilizations in Review: The Abbasid Caliphate
Widely regarded as Islam's Golden Age, the Abbasid Caliphate was best known for its immense contributions to science, literature, and religion. Modern Cameras, Algebra, Air Conditioner, 1001 Nights, Modern Medicine, Qandil Lamp, Water Clock, Irrigation Methods, and so so much more were all…
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Shay wa Arabi (شاي و عربي) - Interview with Mohamed
You're back with Coretta and Andi in شاي و عربي (Shay wa Arabi)! Except for this week, it is with Mohamed, a Moroccan Arabic teacher. Enjoy learning about Moroccan dialect and Mohamed's teaching style. The tea is optional, but the fun is not!
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Civilizations in Review: The Zand Dynasty
The Zand Dynasty is a Persian civilization that started and ended in the 1700s. This dynasty is best known for widening global trade, especially with Great Britain through the British East India Company. They captured the port of Basra (in modern-day Iraq), implemented new tax schemes, flourished...
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Civilizations in Review: Marinid Dynasty
The Marinid Dynasty lasted for nearly 200 years in the flourishing epicenter of Fez, Morocco. Al Qarawiyyin University (the oldest university in the world), riads (housing units made for guests), zellij (geometric tilework design), and the Royal Palace in Fez (a permanent resident of the King of...
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Shay wa Arabi (شاي و عربي) - Sustainable Tourism Part VII
You're back with Coretta and Andi in شاي و عربي (Shay wa Arabi)! They react to an episode of The Arabic We Speak, a Levantine dialect podcast brought to you by our partners, Dalal and Amani. How much Arabic can you understand from this episode on Sustainable Tourism? Tea is optional, but the fun…
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Shay wa Arabi (شاي و عربي) - Sustainable Tourism Part VI
You're back with Coretta and Andi in شاي و عربي (Shay wa Arabi)! They react to an episode of The Arabic We Speak, a Levantine dialect podcast brought to you by our partners, Dalal and Amani. How much Arabic can you understand from this episode on Sustainable Tourism? Tea is optional, but the fun…
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Civilizations in Review: The Idrisid Dynasty
The Idrisid Dynasty is the first major Islamic Dynasty in Moroccan history. Much of modern Moroccan culture, religion, trade, and life can be directly traced to the 200 years of the Idrisid Dynasty. Headquartered in Fes, Morocco, this Dynasty is known for a lot of firsts, but most notably the...
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Shay wa Arabi (شاي و عربي) - Sustainable Tourism Part V
You're back with Coretta and Andi in شاي و عربي (Shay wa Arabi)! They react to an episode of The Arabic We Speak, a Levantine dialect podcast brought to you by our partners, Dalal and Amani. How much Arabic can you understand from this episode on Sustainable Tourism? Tea is optional, but the fun…
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Civilizations in Review: The Hafsid Dynasty
The Hafsid Dynasty is the cultural predecessor to most of modern North Africa, especially Tunis and Tunisia. Lasting for right under 400 years, this dynasty thrived on an aristocratic style of rule that prioritized trade, education, and architecture (with some military might to fend off attacks!)...
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Shay wa Arabi (شاي و عربي) - Sustainable Tourism Part IV
You're back with Coretta and Andi in شاي و عربي (Shay wa Arabi)! They react to an episode of The Arabic We Speak, a Levantine dialect podcast brought to you by our partners, Dalal and Amani. How much Arabic can you understand from this episode on Sustainable Tourism? Tea is optional, but the fun…
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Civilizations in Review: The Seljuk Empire
The Seljuks conquered vast swaths of land throughout Anatolia, Persia, and Central Asia, but they are best known for their educational and architectural prowess! The Seljuks created their own currency, the dirhem, which is the ancestor for many of the modern MENA/SWANA countries' currencies, and...
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Civilizations in Review: The Chaldean Empire
Want to learn about the empire that earned a reputation as history’s biggest opportunists and most brilliant diplomats? Then tune into the Chaldean Empire livestream. Located in modern-day Iraq and ancient Mesopotamia, the Chaldeans were master traders, strategists, and academics. The modern…
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As a platform of current learning resources to keep pace with this vibrant region, Al Fusaic aims to be a space where events, information, and cultural exchanges will always be available to expand one's experience. From fashion to food, articles to alphabets, and videos to vacation, we want each miniseries of Al Fusaic to be your space for cultural and educational advancement.
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