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Mosul: The Historic Northern City of Iraq
Mosul, Iraq is one of the few cities in the Kurdish region that experienced diversity in its ethnic groups over time. The people of this city thriv...
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The Revelation of the Koran and How It Shaped Basic Beliefs in Islam
The Koran, also called Quran or the Qur’an , is the chief religious text of Islam. Muslims believe it to be a revelation from God (Allah). God reve...
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Mazdakism | Offshoot of Zoroastrianism
Mazdakism is an ancient Iranian religion that rose in popularity during the 5th century. It had a dualistic cosmology and worldview revolving on li...
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Iran's History: The Homeland of Mighty Empires and Mysterious Religions
Iran's history is often thought to have begun as early as the Paleolithic (Old Stone Age), approximately 10,000 years BCE when the first semi-perma...
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The Gaza Strip: A Unique Journey Into This Palestinian Stronghold
The Gaza Strip is a Palestinian-held territory situated north of Egypt, on the south-east of Israel. The capital of the Gaza Strip is Gaza City. Ma...
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How Did Saladin Change the Middle East: An In-depth Study
The tale of how Saladin changed the Middle East is an interesting one. Saladin ousted the crusaders from the Middle East , hoisting the flag of his...
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Sibylla: Queen of Jerusalem and Her Short, Yet Dramatic Life
Sibylla, queen of Jerusalem , reigned from 1186-1190 AD. She was a woman of passion and love, and she lived during a tumultuous time. She became th...
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Baibars: The Sultan That Fought Strenuously for Egypt’s Independence
Baibars is one of Egypt’s most important Sultans, a Mamluk warrior, and an influential figure in the Middle East during the 13th century. Baibars’ ...
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Mani: The Last Prophet
Mani the Prophet had followers who were neither Muslim, Buddhist, nor Christian. He believed salvation was possible and that he was an apostle of J...
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What Did Achilles Look Like: A Complete Analysis of His Looks
What did Achilles look like? This is a question that is asked many times just because of the popularity Achilles has gained with the narration of t...
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Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi: End of an Era
Reza Shah Pahlavi was originally called Reza Khan . He became a formidable leader of the Pahlavi dynasty and introduced significant changes in the ...
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The Arab language: The Timeless Charm of This Beautiful language
The Arab language is a vital part of the Islamic faith. For 200 millions of people throughout the Arab world, it is their first language. Arabic wa...