Ancient Europeans Travelled By Sea To North Africa
Long before Greek legendary tales, ancient Europeans travelled by sea to North Africa, a study published in Nature shows. Stone
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The African Emperor Who Ruled Rome
Lucius Septimius Severus, the first Roman emperor born in Africa, defied the odds to ascend to the throne of the
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Barb Horse: North African Legendary Horse
In the rugged mountains and sweeping deserts of North Africa, a legendary horse has galloped through history, leaving an indelible
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Leo Africanus, the Fez born scholar who Inspired Shakespeare
The Maghreb has produced many remarkable figures, but few have captured the imagination of both the Islamic and European worlds
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Tangier, Myth and Reality
Author: Dr. Karim Bejjit, Professor of English and American Studies, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan. Republished with permission. Over centuries, Tangier
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The dark history of the Barbary Coast: Piracy and slavery
Few centuries ago, the souther Mediterranean sea bordering the current Maghreb states was known as the Barbary coast. The Maghreb
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Algeria marks the Setif Massacre anniversary
Algeria has recently marked the anniversary of a turning point in its long struggle for independence. On May 8, 1945,
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Tripoli and its symbolism in American history
Tripoli, the capital city of Libya, holds a significant place in American history as the site of the famous Battle
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