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Sumac
The word “sumac” comes from the medieval English term sumach, which originates from the Arabic summaq (سماق), in turn derived from the Syriac summaqa, meaning “red,” in the 13th century. The Greek t
Amedspor: A Journey Through Triumph and Struggle
Anyone familiar with football knows that it is far more than just a sport. As author Simon Kuper unpacks in his award-winning book Soccer Against the Enemy, football affects politics, economics, and
Berivan Jalal: Sports Icon and Futsal Champion
For Berivan Jalal, born in 1995 in the city of Halabja in the Kurdistan Region, sports have been everything. A holder of a master’s degree in sports physiology, Jalal is best known as a champion f
Balla Ahmed: A Visionary Kurdish Painter Shaping Erbil’s Art Scene
Balla Ahmed Ibrahim, born in 1987 in the Ranya District of the Kurdistan Region, has emerged as a distinguished and visionary painter, leaving an indelible mark on Erbil’s art community. Her journey
Under the Load of Life: An Award-Winning Documentary on Kurdish Porters
Kahi Titab is a young documentary filmmaker from Kurdistan best known for directing films Childhood Outside the War and When Hope Dies, which have garnered nearly a dozen international awards. Tit
Nubihar: Persevering Kurdish Culture Amidst Challenging Constraints
Founded in Istanbul in March 1992, Nubihar Publications has been a cornerstone of Kurdish literature and culture for over three decades. Just months after its inception, the first issue of Nubihar m
Mem u Zin: A Reflection on History, Division, and Resilience
Often dubbed “the Kurdish Shakespeare,” the Kurdish poet and philosopher Ehmede Xani (1651-1707) said at the beginning of his famous epic poem Mem u Zin that the work “is a way to express the inner
Bestansur: The Dawn of Agriculture in Kurdistan
Imagine stepping back in time to the dawn of agriculture, when the first seeds of farming were sown. This is the story of Bestansur, a unique archaeological gem nestled in the foothills of the Zagro
The Merx Tree: A Symbol of Resilience for Khorasan’s Kurds
The Kurds of Khorasan reside in Iran’s northeastern provinces of North Khorasan and Razavi Khorasan, bordering Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Researcher Shoresh Reshi identifies 22 major Kurdish tribe
The Emirate of Botan
This article explores the historical evolution of the Botan region, tracing its origins back to Herodotus's mention in the Achaemenid Empire. The principality of Botan existed until 1847 as an Ottom

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The word “sumac” comes from the medieval English term sumach, which originates from the Arabic summaq (سماق), in turn derived from the Syriac summaqa, meaning “red,” in the 13th century. The Greek t

Anyone familiar with football knows that it is far more than just a sport. As author Simon Kuper unpacks in his award-winning book Soccer Against the Enemy, football affects politics, economics, and

For Berivan Jalal, born in 1995 in the city of Halabja in the Kurdistan Region, sports have been everything. A holder of a master’s degree in sports physiology, Jalal is best known as a champion f

Balla Ahmed Ibrahim, born in 1987 in the Ranya District of the Kurdistan Region, has emerged as a distinguished and visionary painter, leaving an indelible mark on Erbil’s art community. Her journey

Kahi Titab is a young documentary filmmaker from Kurdistan best known for directing films Childhood Outside the War and When Hope Dies, which have garnered nearly a dozen international awards. Tit

Founded in Istanbul in March 1992, Nubihar Publications has been a cornerstone of Kurdish literature and culture for over three decades. Just months after its inception, the first issue of Nubihar m

Often dubbed “the Kurdish Shakespeare,” the Kurdish poet and philosopher Ehmede Xani (1651-1707) said at the beginning of his famous epic poem Mem u Zin that the work “is a way to express the inner

Imagine stepping back in time to the dawn of agriculture, when the first seeds of farming were sown. This is the story of Bestansur, a unique archaeological gem nestled in the foothills of the Zagro

The Kurds of Khorasan reside in Iran’s northeastern provinces of North Khorasan and Razavi Khorasan, bordering Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Researcher Shoresh Reshi identifies 22 major Kurdish tribe

This article explores the historical evolution of the Botan region, tracing its origins back to Herodotus's mention in the Achaemenid Empire. The principality of Botan existed until 1847 as an Ottom

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