When a Christian king and a Muslim caliph united against their common foes
Despite the official holy war between Islam and Christendom, Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid and Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne exchanged lavish
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Trump is terrible but Europe and the Middle East have racism too
Rather than humans becoming enslaved by robots, machines have become the new slave or serf class, with devastating consequences for society and the environment. We desperately need a more humane and sustainable approach to automation.
Read MoreTintin and orientalism for kids
Despite the racism contained in Tintin and other classic children’s tales, I believe that children should be exposed to them.
Read MoreCircassian beauties and the ugly face of race
The curious cases of Rachel Dolezal and the Circassian ladies show just how meaningless race is, while Dylann Roof underlines the dangers of racism.
Read MoreThe tip of the snobbery iceberg in Egypt
The replacement of one snobbish justice minister in Egypt with another who believes judges are lords and masters shows how deep elitism runs.
Read MoreSend Qatar off and bring on Tunisia for 2022 World Cup
If Qatar gets a red card for the 2022 World Cup, Arabs should enter a joint bid to host it in Tunisia, regional role model for revolution and reform.
Read MoreBlack pride in the Holy Land
Africans in the Holy Land are challenging the whitewashing of their identities and are taking greater pride in their black heritage.
Read MoreInverting the pyramids
The world isn’t short on wacky theories about Egypt’s greatest monuments. The reality is less fun, but more illuminating.
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