‘He stares out at the run of the land searching for signs of smoke to tell us where the airstrike hit and therefore the direction we will be heading. Distance is hard to gauge here.’ – Azam Ahmed, The Ferryman In the short story, The Ferrymen, (2016) Azam Ahmed introduces the reader to Malik an … More Review: The Ferryman by Azam Ahmed
Born in 1897, Isabelle Eberhardt was a complex and intriguing figure. From childhood she was homeschooled by her staunch non-conformist father, alongside her brother, where they were taught several languages including classical Arabic, ensuring his children were enquiring polyglots, with remarkable attitudes to dress and social acceptability, Isabelle was encouraged to dress as a boy, … More Isabelle Eberhardt, Abandoning 19th Century Society for Unknown Desert Sands
The Ardabīl Carpet, a 16th Century masterpiece … More The Ardabīl Carpet
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