Al Fusaic

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 is not!

The majority of the Median Empire is known through the writing of Herodotus, the "father of ancient history." He wrote about the important aspects of his empire, especially its capital Ecbatana, a modern archaeological marvel. The empire began and ended without any major wars or major rivalries, instead it broke away from the Assyrian Empire at its inception and then was absorbed into the Per...

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 the fifth episode on Compliments? Tea is optional, but the fun is not!

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 is not!

You're back with Coretta and Andi in شاي و عربي (Shay wa Arabi)! They react to another episode of The Arabic We Speak, a Levantine dialect podcast brought to you by our partners, Dalal and Amani. Now that things are opening up, let's get back to complimenting one another! Tea is optional, but the fun is not!

Stuck in the middle of the Marinid and Hafsid Empires, the Tlemcen Kingdom was surrounded by enemies from the outset. Located in modern-day Algeria, this empire persisted throughout its 300-year reign due to its trading clout and alliances with the Spanish Kingdoms. They are best known for their interfaith relations and for connecting the Sahara to the Mediterranean in terms of trade routes. Also,...

You're back with Coretta and Andi in شاي و عربي (Shay wa Arabi)! They react to another episode of The Arabic We Speak, a Levantine dialect podcast brought to you by our partners, Dalal and Amani. Now that things are opening up, let's get back to complimenting one another! Tea is optional, but the fun is not!

The Zirid Dynasty is best known for its stunning architecture (especially in Granada), detailed battle paintings, gorgeous manuscripts, woodcarvings, and chroniclers. Located today in modern-day Tunisia and Algeria, the Zirids began as an agricultural hub and maritime trading post for the Fatimid Empire. Soon after, they declared their independence from the Fatimids ultimately triggering...

Have you heard of King Midas's Golden Touch, The Trojan War, and the Gordian Knot? Or more modernly, Missy Elliot's "Get Your Freak On"? The thing that connects these random pieces all lie in the Phrygian Kingdom. Lasting for around 5 centuries in modern-day Northwest Turkey, this ancient Greek-adjacent kingdom flourished with a thriving equestrian class and were immense traders and crafters on&nb...

Join Helana Reyad and her featured guest, Gilbert Mansour, as they talk about what Tarab means to him, the role of percussion, and how its role has changed over time. Gilbert also treats us to a little riq improvisation at the end.

You're back with Coretta and Andi in شاي و عربي (Shay wa Arabi)! They react to another episode of The Arabic We Speak, a Levantine dialect podcast brought to you by our partners, Dalal and Amani. Do you know how to talk about sustainable tourism in Arabic? Tea is optional, but the fun is not!

Tune in to this fascinating look at one of the longest empires in all of Civilizations in Review history: The Kerma Kingdom! Known for its trading prowess of luxury goods such as gold, ebony, incense, and animals, the Kerma Kingdom lasted over 2,000 years. Located now in modern-day Sudan, this empire is credited for the creation of the modern drinking fountain, intricate pottery-making techniques,...

You're back with Coretta and Andi in شاي و عربي (Shay wa Arabi)! They react to another episode of The Arabic We Speak, a Levantine dialect podcast brought to you by our partners, Dalal and Amani. Learn in this episode how to express your love. Tea is optional, but the fun is not!

When President Biden recognized the Armenian Genocide, he split from his predecessors who shied away from recognizing the genocide. Although the ethical imperative of this recognition is clear in academia, it may disrupt political factors and lead to unforeseen consequences. In this episode, Joe chats with Ron Suny, a well-renowned professor of history and political science. Listen to learn more a...

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 Compliments? Tea is optional, but the fun is not!

The Rustamid Dynasty survived for ~150 years as a landlocked desert empire centered in modern Algeria with a solid emphasis on trading, irrigation, and innovation. Largely credited as the reason for the spread and promulgation of Islam throughout Northern Africa, this dynasty emphasized intellectual curiosity and trade routes spanning Spain to China. Thank you Leah Shedrow for sharing yo...

Welcome to the first episode of شاي و عربي (Shay wa Arabi)! In this brand new Al Fusaic series, meet Coretta Lemaitre and Andreanna Mond as they react to The Arabic We Speak, a Levantine dialect podcast brought to you by our partners, Dalal and Amani. They introduce themselves, drink tea, and talk about learning Arabic. Tea is optional, but the fun is not! 

Lasting less than a full century, the Ayyubid Sultanate made quite a splash in the history of the MENA region. An empire built of military conquest, the Ayyubids greatly increased their landmass while also focusing and emphasizing on the arts, literature, and architecture of the many madrasas still standing today. Thank you to Olivia Charendoff for sharing about this fascinating empire, espec...

The Seleucid Empire had it all: the Cilician pirates, goat cheese, metropolises, and multi-river conquest! The Seleucid Empire served as a buffer politically and economically between the mega Roman and Mauryan empires while also maintaining alliances with the famed Cilician pirates. Thank you to content writer Emily Shultis for shedding light on this influential 300-year empire, esp...

Ramadan Kareem! Listen to this incredibly detailed overview of the very first Islamic empire, dynasty, and kingdom - the Rashidun Caliphate. Beginning immediately after the passing of the prophet Mohammed (PBUH), this empire only lasted 29 years. During this short time period, the Islamic holy book, the Qur'an, was codified and preserved, the Islamic calendar was created, and Islam spread to...

We’re back with Meagan, Andrew, and Joe as they chat about agro-industry, migration trends, and the housing markets in Turkey and Washington, DC. Thanks to Joe for his insights into Turkey’s culture and lifestyle!

Do you know what a thalassocracy is? Or who the 'purple people' are? Or the inventors of glass? Or the linguistic ancestors of modern Latin-based alphabets? Listen to learn all about the shipbuilding and maritime navigation prowess of one of the longest-lasting civilizations, the Phoenicians, who were also traders of purple-dyed textiles! Ben and Coretta sit down with Matteo Piovacari to learn abo...

In this episode, Joe talks with Dr. Yetkin Borlu on the importance of Turkey's position among global agro-industry, as well as the country's relationship with the United States.

Ben, Abbi, and Content Writer Ezra Engel chat about the Babylonian Empire , a 3,000 years empire in Mesopotamia. A key point of this empire was the rule of King Hammurabi, a sheer force in the Babylonian Empire. His stele is the first recorded legal code in history. Learn about this and more in this Civilizations in Review!

Join Ben and Nico as they chat with Alyssa Kristeller about the Ghassanid Empire . It was a Christian Empire lasting roughly 5 centuries and was a powerhouse force connected to the Byzantine Empire. Learn about their branch of Christianity, their status today as the oldest active Christian Royal House in the world (that is even recognized by the United Nations and Lebanon), and how this empire is...