The Legendary Origins of Coffee
Not much is known about the early history of coffee, and many tall tales and legends have arisen to fill in the blanks of...
The Armenian Genocide and Race Extermination: How the World Responds to the Massacre of...
The historical evidence, chiefly from eyewitness accounts and American diplomats & missionaries in Turkey in 1915, concludes that Turkish atrocities constituted genocide.
In the midst...
Unilateral Approach to River Jordan Resource Development in 1950s
Following the War of Independence (Nakba), riparian neighbours took the unilateral approach to the use of the River Jordan as an essential water resource.
At...
The 1982 Israeli Invasion of Lebanon – Back Story
The operational objectives of the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982 are relatively well known, less so the complex back story to the event.
On...
History of the Veil in Early Islam: Prestige and Segregation of the Muslim Female
At the time of the dawn of Islam, women of high status in greater Arabia followed the Mesopotamian practice of veiling to indicate their...
Causes of the Six Day War
The causes of the six day war (also called the 1967 war) between Israel and its Arab neighbors are important to understanding Arab-Israeli relations...
British and Polish Mercenaries in 1960s Yemen
Whether “Soldiers of Fortune”, “Dogs of War”, or, as they like to call themselves, “Advisers”, the adventures of mercenaries have always been the stuff...
Who was Mary Magdalene?
Mary Magdalene is one of the New Testament's most famous characters. She is mentioned in all four canonical gospels, and was present at some...