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Scientists review Arabic manuscript containing lost works of Apollonius and shed light on Islamic scientific tradition
Scientists say that the two lost, but extremely important books by Apollonius, the Greek mathematician known to the ancient ...
Why is Super Bowl LIX in Roman numerals? How to read Roman numerals, plus a history of why the NFL uses them
For nearly 60 years, the Super Bowl has become a central part of American culture well beyond the sphere of pro football. And ...
Remembering the lost art of calligraphy in Kashmir from the 7th century to the late 19th century
“The artist who, in the shadow of the throne of His Majesty, has become a master of calligraphy is Muhammad Husain of Kashmir ...
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Resistance to Memory for 02/14/2025
When I was young, I knew a lot about old people. Especially about old people I knew personally: members of my family, my ...
Qatar Tribune on MSN12d
Football creates vibrant spaces for the exchange of art and culture
DOHA: Fatima Al Sharshani is a Qatari scientist who turned her love for Arabic calligraphy into a vibrant art career.Most ...
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literary notes: Ze Khe Sheen: writing from behind the veil
ZE, khe and sheen are in fact three letters of Urdu alphabet that denote the sounds z, kh and sh. These are the initials for ...
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The unique particulars of the Japanese language
For someone who grew up with Bengali and English, learning Japanese is a fresh and bracing experience, writes Baizid ...
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After the Eaton Fire destroyed Altadena’s first mosque, its leaders focus on rebuilding
The leaders agreed it would be a fitting name for their new home. Najla Abdus-Samad recalls Sunday school at the mosque and learning the Arabic alphabet. “We'd stay there for hours and we'd ...
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From Cairo to Cambridge: The remarkable journey of Ben Ezra Synagogue's hidden manuscripts
In Cairo’s famous Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the city’s most prominent Jewish landmarks, a treasure trove of history lay ...