SWANA seeks to pull together the rich and incredible history, art, and culture of a region that has historically had labels (such as "Middle East") applied that frame other parts of the world in ...

As 2024 draws to a close, the region of West Asia and North Africa (WANA) has endured a year of extraordinary upheaval, marked by devastating conflicts, political transformations, and the enduring ...

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Giulio Lucarini receives funding for this study from the National Research Council of Italy (CNR) and ISMEO – International Association for Mediterranean and Oriental Studies, Italy. He is affiliated ...