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Ottoman Empire
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Ottoman Empire (الدولة العثمانية): The Ottoman Empire was a vast and powerful state that existed from around 1299 to 1922. It was founded by Osman I and expanded to control much of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa at its height. The empire is known for its significant cultural, architectural, and political influence, as well as its role in shaping the history of the regions it governed.
20 questions for: Eamonn Gearon (#34)
He started with the infamous orange book about Arabic by Peter F. Abboud. Today, after years of living in Arab countries, Eamonn Gearon makes the Middle East understandable in his lectures. Learn more about him in episode #34 of the 9273-roots interview series.
Media Arabic Booster 01/24
This month (01/24) in Media Arabic Booster: articles expressing solidarity with Wael Dahdouh and a translation of "From the Renaissance Dam to Somaliland" in Al Modon
Comparing Arabic and Japanese calligraphy techniques
Arabic calligraphy is an exceptional art. Many Arabic students want to learn it - however, it is a long journey.
20 questions: Ulric Shannon (#11)
Episode #11 of my series "9273 Roots": 20 questions for the Western diplomat and Canadian ambassador who likes to give interviews in Arabic: Ulric Shannon.
Exploring Turkish and Persian roots in Arabic: pasha, mister and baksheesh
There are words in Arabic that don't look Arabic - and they aren't. The etymology of basha, bakshish, sitt, efendim, khan, dulab, fingan, and khorchide.
Unraveling foreign words in Arabic dialects: jailbirds, thugs and kufta
There are words in Arabic that don't look Arabic - and they aren't. The etymology of baltagi, idda, shanta, daftar, dukkan.
