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Wonder Woman of the Week: Djamila Boupacha
Born in 1938 in French-ruled Algeria, Djamila Boupacha joined the National Liberation Front as the war for independence intensified across Algiers. Like many young Algerians, she carried messages, sheltered fighters, and moved through crowded colonial streets under constant danger. Her work reflected a broader uprising against French rule, one fueled by decades of exclusion, seizures, and the suppression of Algerian identity and language. In 1960, French intelligence arr
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Art History of Djibouti
Djibouti’s art history has been shaped along the horn of Africa’s Eastern coast by ancient nomads, Islamic scholars, and French influence. Djibouti’s earliest artworks lie in the prehistoric rock paintings of Balho, where hunters and herders carved insights of their lives into stone. These pictures depict animals, daily rituals, and spiritual symbols, forming some of Africa’s oldest archive of arts and broader Horn of Africa rock‑art tradition. Although humans have resorted t
The Art of Carlos Lopez
Nestled within the vibrant streets of Havana, the artistic legacy of Carlos López (1902–1953) emerges as a testament to Cuba’s cultural heartbeat in the early twentieth century. López, born into a city of rich colonial architecture and musical cadences, transformed the everyday life of Havana into canvases pulsating with color, light, and motion. His paintings captured not just the physicality of the city but its intangible spirit—the rhythmic energy of markets, the languid g
Hellenic Art of Ancient India
In the centuries following Alexander the Great’s eastern campaigns, a remarkable cultural frontier emerged where the Hellenic world met the Indian subcontinent. In regions stretching across modern Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Greco-Indian—or Indo-Greek—kingdoms took root, blending Greek political traditions with South Asian landscapes and peoples. Here, artisans began to experiment. The human form, long idealized in Greek sculpture, found new expression in Indian contexts, w
Art of William Robinson Leigh
In the early light of the American West, William Robinson Leigh found his calling—not in the frontier itself, but in its enduring image. Born in West Virginia in 1866 and trained in Europe, Leigh brought an academic precision to scenes often romanticized but rarely rendered with such disciplined vitality. His canvases pulse with movement: riders leaning into the wind, mustangs cresting ridgelines, and vast skies stretching beyond human reach. To Leigh, the West was not a fadi
Between the Ears Mongolia
13 Days Exploring the Mongolian Wilderness on Horseback
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A plane flies low over tourists at Maho Beach, Sint Maarten, near the airport; Sint Maarten | Photo Credit: Jermaine Lewis
Estinto Vulcano
C'è qualcosa di deliziosamente ingannevole in Oahu. Arrivi aspettando una cartolina tropicale: tavole da surf, fiori di ibisco e turisti che diventano rosa al sole hawaiano, e invece ti ritrovi sul bordo della testa di diamante, fissando i resti fossilizzati della violenza geologica. Le isole Hawaiiane, dopo tutto, non sono state assemblate delicatamente. Sono stati saltati verso l'alto dal pavimento del Pacifico da eruzioni vulcaniche così enormi che avrebbero fatto i modern
Maniacs of Maho Beach
There are beaches in the Caribbean that promise tranquility, beaches where the loudest sound is the soft collapse of a wave onto powdered sand. Maho Beach, on the Dutch side of Sint Maarten, is not one of them. Maho is a beach where conversations are interrupted by screaming jet engines, where cocktails tremble in plastic cups, and where tourists voluntarily press themselves against a chain-link fence while a two-hundred-ton aircraft attempts to rearrange the atmosphere direc
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A plane flies low over tourists at Maho Beach, Sint Maarten, near the airport; Sint Maarten | Photo Credit: Jermaine Lewis
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A herd of cattle traverses the dry plains of Djibouti, framed by rugged mountains at dusk; Djibouti | Photo Credit: Ruslan Aizatulin
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Arroz Con Pollo Panameño
Recipe Courtesy of Food 52 and Marisel Salazar
Gastro Obscura: Couscous
Long before modern borders divided North Africa, families across the Maghreb gathered around steaming bowls of couscous. The dish, made from tiny granules of semolina wheat rolled by hand, likely originated among Amazigh (Berber) communities thousands of years ago. Archaeologists have uncovered early cooking vessels resembling couscous steamers in parts of present-day Algeria and Morocco, hinting at the food’s deep historical roots. Couscous spread along caravan routes l
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Imagine swimming beside a turtle as long as a small car and weighing more than a grand piano. Meet the leatherback sea turtle, the largest sea turtle on Earth! Unlike other sea turtles, the leatherback does not have a hard shell. Instead, its back is covered by thick, rubbery skin that feels a bit like leather, which is how it got its name. Its dark body, dotted with white spots, helps it blend into the ocean’s shifting light and shadows. Leatherbacks are amazing travelers. T
Egyptian Vultures
BIRDS OF PREY > VULTURES EGYPTIAN VULTURES Djibouti’s Egyptian vulture is one of the most intelligent birds on the planet, one of the few species that has utilized tools just like humans. It is incredibly beautiful with spiky white feathers, a bare yellow face, and complete black eyes- it doesn't typically fit the stereotype of the American vulture. Today, it is one of the world’s most endangered scavengers, facing a rapid decline with ecological consequences for desert ecosy
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The Viking (1928)
In this historical adventure based on traditional legend concerning Leif Ericsson and the first Viking settlers to reach North America by sea, Norse half-brothers vie for a throne and for the same woman.
10 Greatest Bellydancers of the 21st Century
Belly dance traces its roots to the ancient cultures of Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean, where expressive torso movements appeared in social celebrations, storytelling, and ritual traditions. Over centuries, regional styles blended influences from North Africa, Anatolia, and the Levant. Today, the dance remains a vibrant symbol of music, heritage, improvisation, and connection.
Contemporary Zouk
A vibrant music video playlist celebrating contemporary zouk, featuring smooth rhythms, soulful vocals, and Caribbean flair. Showcasing rising bands and standout artists, each track blends tradition with modern energy. Perfect for late-night vibes or sunlit dancing, this curated collection highlights the genre’s evolution, passion, and irresistible groove across today’s global zouk scene.
Underground Ethiopia: 10 Up-and-Coming Artists from Ethiopia and the Diaspora
A vibrant music video playlist celebrating contemporary Ethiopian bands and artists, blending traditional sounds with modern genres like pop, jazz, and hip-hop. Featuring dynamic visuals and powerful performances, each track highlights cultural heritage and innovation. This curated selection showcases Ethiopia’s evolving music scene and its unique rhythms captivating audiences around the world.
Play Like a Girl Fundraiser
Women's sports have made strides, yet female athletes remain underrepresented and underfunded, leaving young women and girls without enough role models to emulate. In an era where women's rights face erosion globally, visibility matters more than ever. Showcasing strong, skilled, and passionate women in sports can ignite inspiration, resilience, and ambition, proving that athletic achievement is not limited by gender, and that young girls can dream boldly. Sports are dee
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