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World War I
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World War I (الحرب العالمية الأولى): A global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918, involving many of the world’s great powers. It was primarily fought in Europe and was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. The war saw unprecedented levels of carnage and destruction, leading to significant political, social, and economic changes worldwide. The conflict ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, which imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany.
Not Gaza, But Gas? Gaza’s Internal Battles and Kuwait’s «جزة» | Media Arabic Booster 10/25
Is Hamas fighting a "fifth column" in Gaza? And what is the name of Kuwait’s new gas field: Jizzah or Jazzah? This Media Arabic Booster unpacks an Asharq Al-Awsat report on armed clans challenging Hamas after the ceasefire, and solves a vocalization puzzle in Al-Seyassah's headline about a massive offshore discovery.
“Don’t let anyone tell you Arabic is a difficult language” | Eamonn Gearon | 9273 Roots #34
Historian Eamonn Gearon works to dispel ignorance about the Middle East. He shares his passion for the "purely logical" Arabic language and reveals which historic book, a work of global importance, brought him immense joy to read in its original form.
“If you’ve been burned by soup you blow on yogurt” | Nesrin Amin | 9273 Roots #22
She's the creator of Bilmasri, a free blog and podcast that helps learners master the Egyptian dialect through movie clips, proverbs, and slow readings. Nesrin Amin discusses her passion for the colloquial poetry of Bayram al-Tunsi and how to "buy your head" in Egyptian Arabic.
“I expect to serve in the Arab world so this feels like a wise investment of my time” | Ulric Shannon | 9273 Roots #11
He's the Canadian ambassador to Egypt who has served across the Middle East. Ulric Shannon discusses why studying Arabic is a "wise investment," his experience at Middlebury College, and his love for the complex literature of Taha Hussein and the "swagger" of the Lebanese dialect.
Al-Kindi: The Arab Pioneer of Cryptology & Frequency Analysis
One of the greatest Arab scholars, al-Kindi (الْكِنْدِي), was one of the pioneers of cryptology. How did he manage to decrypt messages?
The Arabic verb “tahatlara” (تَهَتْلَرَ): quadriliteral roots & Adolf Hitler
The Hans Wehr dictionary famously lists "tahatlara" (تَهَتْلَرَ), an unusual Arabic verb meaning "to behave like Adolf Hitler." This article delves into this rare quadriliteral verb, explaining its morphology, comparing it to other 4-root patterns, and briefly discussing Hitler's controversial presence in the Arab world and translations of "Mein Kampf."
