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Love the band Queen? Interested in Roman Empire's peace treaties? Are you a self-proclaimed history, anthropology, and/or political science nerd? Then the Parthian Empire is for you! Join Ben and Abbi as they chat with Paula Reynal about the Parthian Empire , which lasted for 400 years in modern-day Iran. They practiced Zoroastrianism, had architectural marvels, and strived for community tolerance...

Ben and Abbi chat with Mustafa Abubaker about the Mamluk Dynasty . They were a group of enslaved soldiers of the Ayyubid Empire that revolted against the Ayyubids and led their own dynasty in modern-day Egypt and Syria for 300 years. Listen to learn all about their architectural marvels that still remain intact today!

On this episode, Ben chats with Development and Advocacy Coordinator Abbi North all about advocacy, language, and terminology. It is a resource-rich conversation about what decolonizing language means, and the most effective ways to support causes you care about. Also learn about Abbi's first project with Al Fusaic and all of her contributions to the organization since. She has written about the Y...

BAM! Brazil, America, and Mexico log-in to a podcast...In this episode of Ahlan wa Sahlan, we're catching up with Andi (USA Delegate and writer of Saudi Arabia 101 ) and two of her co-delegates from the Y20 Summit 2020: Guillermo Sepúlveda Rodríguez (Mexico) and Isabele Espindola (Brazil) as they recap their Y20 experience at the 2020 Summit in Saudi Arabia . They'll be talking about engaging...

Meagan and Ben are back again with Malak Altaeb about the Numidians. Did you know that the Numidian's most famous king was able to defeat Syphax and Hannibal of Carthage? And if you're an agriculture gal or guy, unlike us, you should know about how the Numidians helped drip irrigation. This method of environmental conservationism is still highly applicable today! 

Although Akkadia lasted only 200 years, Oumaima, Ben, and Meagan dive into the many 'firsts' this civilization contributed to the region and the world! Do you know how the first postal service operated? Do you know the world's first poet? Listen to find out exclusively on this episode of Civilizations in Review!

As a part of the Turco-Mongolic and the Islamic world, the Timurid Empire left a lasting impact. Our content writer Nico explains the crazy ups and downs of this empire that was in constant conflict with its neighbors. Join Meagan, Ben, and Nico for one of our most dramatic civilizations yet!

THO Fellows Meagan Dashcund, Andrew Carpenter, and Joe Lombardo recap THO’s recent Cold Turkey conversation with Dr. John Vanderlippe on the history of the US and Turkey. Music from Creative Commons: Turku Nomads of the Silk Road

From Persian rugs to Zoroastrianism, join Meagan, Ben, and Tom as they talk about the Sasanian Empire! Learn about the civil war that ended it all and the Friendship Scale we'll be using from now on.

Join Helana Reyad in this new Tarab Mini-Series as she delves into the music genre of Tarab. Tarab is associated with the height of music in the Arab world -- referred to as the Golden Age which spanned from the early-mid/late 1900s. Tarab is a rich dynamic tradition that is definitive of the music of the SWANA region and is a rooting source for its diaspora.

Join Helana Reyad and her featured guest, Layth Sidiq, as they talk about what Tarab is to him and poignant moments in his memory when he experienced it. In this episode, Layth will elaborate on the role of the violin and its importance to the way Tarab is produced and experienced. Of note, Layth does indeed accurately state that the violinist accompanying Noor El-Hoda in...

Alongside Amazing Amazigh founder, Tilila Bakrim, Meagan and Ben dive into the rich history of the Barghawatas, an Amazigh tribal confederation on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. Learn about the group's eclectic religious doctrine, the Call of the Chicken, and the two revolts that started and ended a 1000-year-old civilization.

Joe Lombardo guest hosts Cold Turkey with his guest, Dr. John VanderLippe. They discuss the history of republicanism and politics in Turkey and how that developed the relationship with the United States since the fall of the Ottoman Empire. For questions, comments, or just to chat, write to us at podcasts@turkheritage.org ! 

Check out the marriage that crumbled an empire with Meagan, Ben, and Sonia! This week, we discuss the first independent Egyptian dynasty, led by Turkic officer, Ahmad ibn Tulun. Listen to learn more about the most dramatic empire yet, the Tulunid dynasty.

Meagan and Ben go live on social media to chat with Content Writer, Coretta Lemaitre, about the Nabatean Empire. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion where we learn about the King of the Nabateans and the fascinating influence this civilization had on Petra, one of the Seven New Wonders of the World.

Meagan and Ben are back with Al Fusaic's Social Media Coordinator, Clara Kaul, to talk about her first project with Al Fusaic and all of her contributions to the organization since. She's also written about Edward Said's history and influence in the MENA/SWANA region, as well as what the Biden-Harris Administration means for US-Israel relations.

Andrew Carpenter and Meagan Dashcund sit down with Joe Lombardo to discuss recent news from the US riots at the Capitol, how it compares to the former coup in Turkey, and how this impacts the US-Turkey relationship. Write into the show at podcasts@turkheritage.org ! 

Andrew and Meagan touch base on what they learned last episode and what questions they still have about Turkey's maritime foreign policy. Have any questions or comments? Let us know at Podcasts@turkheritage.org !

Don't miss this episode as Meagan and Ben sit down with Al Fusaic Content Editor, Laura Robinson! After a year of living and working in Morocco, Laura dives into her unique experience with a Casablanca-based startup and a hospitality business that believes travel should be a unifying experience. As a Content Writer, Laura has shared many recommendations, as well as Moroccan Dishes and Where to Fin...

Tune in to join Meagan and Ben in a fireside chat where they drag each other about their strengths, flaws, and the pros and cons of Al Fusaic's 2020. It was a wild ride for everyone, but we could not be more grateful to the Al Fusaic community for their continued support! Happy New Year, everyone!

Meagan Dashcund and Andrew Carpenter sit down with Turkish Heritage Organization (THO) co-fellow, Süha Çubukçuoğlu, to chat about Blue Homeland, Turkey's regional goals, and what the possibility of a Biden presidency will bring for the US-Turkey relationship. Check out this discussion with Cold Turkey's second guest to learn more about what the future might hold for Turkey's strategy in the Easter...

Join Helana Reyad and her featured guest, Hadi Eldebek, as they discuss Tarab as a human reaction to something profound and beautiful; as a way to root in identity, access memories, and through those, experience the collective.

You're back with Meagan and Andrew as they reflect on their conversation with co-fellow Joe Lombardo. How does Turkish nationalism continue to influence Turkey's foreign policy? Will the administration of President-elect Biden change the relationship between the two countries? From reviewing Episode 1's conversation to contextualizing Joe's expertise on a grander scale, don't miss out on Andrew an...

Turkish Heritage Organization (THO) fellows Andrew Carpenter and Meagan Dashcund sit down with co-fellow Joe Lombardo to discuss Turkish nationalism. Joe dives into Turkish politics from Kemalism, the founding ideology of the Republic of Turkey, through the political violence of the 1970s, to today under Erdoğan. Don't miss out on the very first episode of Cold Turkey to learn more about the impli...

Meagan and Ben meet with our very first content writer, Robert English, to discuss Jordanian culture, hospitality, and the vastly different experiences for Western men and women during study abroad. From street racing to community-based learning, the team talks about their reactions and reflections on their time in the region. As a content writer, Robert has written Jordan 101 and recommended Walt...