Looking at mosques, madrasas, palaces and tombs from the 8th-19th centuries, Eric Broug analyzes and explains Islamic geometric designs in their historical and physical context. Chapters cover the ...

Moroccan zellij tiles are famous for their intricate patterns and vibrant colors. These handcrafted tiles are made from clay, ...

At international auctions and museums, carpets with intricate geometric patterns, dragon motifs and stylized crosses are ...

For centuries, Filipinos have built and lived in bahay kubo made of bamboo. With the introduction of steel and lumber, bamboo was regarded as a ...

Blessed be my editor Paddy for permitting me an extension on this month’s Rum Music. I spent the entire month of May in Japan ...

Discover South Carolina's stunning Atalaya Castle, a fairytale-like coastal landmark with Moorish architecture, rich history, ...

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Tuesday that Syria must not be destabilised after twin bomb attacks near the ...

Egypt will officially inaugurate its new Armed Forces’ Strategic Command Headquarters in the New Capital on Saturday, marking ...

A panel session titled "Views on Turkic History and Ideological Approaches" has brought together scholars and experts for an ...

Sisi, the Supreme Commander of the Egyptian Armed Forces, joined by the country's top military commanders, inaugurated the ...

The beautiful game is the world's most popular sport, and the FIFA World Cup is the most-watched sporting event globally.