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Significant differences in historical development led to the modern status of women in the three nations of Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco.

Many of the most famous French artists during the latter half of the nineteenth and early half of the twentieth centuries sojourned to Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco to paint, write, and observe.

Colonization ultimately defeats itself, according to Tunisian author Albert Memmi, through the very definition of its existence - the oppression of a culture which is bound to rebel.

Colonization is a creation of two conflicting societies, the one of the colonizer and the one of the colonized. When Fanon and Cesaire define the system of colonization, a system of oppression, they speak the same language.

The impact of French colonialism on the Jewish-Muslim heritage of the Maghrib effectively helped lead to the end of Judaism in North Africa. The Jews and Muslims of North Afrifca had lived side by side for hundreds of years prior to French occupation.

A lecture outline for Evans' The Memory of Resistance and its relation to North African independence movements.

A study of the turbulence of modern Algeria and the post-independence Arabization movement.

A brief look at a future islamic fundamentalist state

The Battle of Algiers was a gripping film about the Algerian resistance to French occupation. The bloody struggle of the F.L.N.'s (National Liberation Front) fight against the French was compelling because it seemed very real.

A detailed lecture on Jean-Pierre Rioux's book The Fourth Republic 1944-1958 and its relation to North African independence movements.

Travel in Europe, no matter which city vacationers want to visit, is much easier when using rail lines. Relax and enjoy the ride on the rails, and celebrate a cheaper trip as a result.

I can still remember walking down the railroad tracks to the foundry in the afternoon as we went to work on the second shift. I didn't know it then, but, in hindsight I see how he took care of me.

The Nature of the Enemy of Extremists Jihadists.

This paper examines Peter Bergen's thesis that Osama bin Laden and al-qaeda have been able to exploit current technological advances in their pursuit of jihad against the West.

Congressman Keith Ellison claims that the founding fathers relied upon the Quran, among other sources of wisdom, to build our democratic and free society. In fact, Thomas Jefferson used his copy of the Quran to defeat the Barbary Pirates.

This is about the cous cous festival and cook off in San Vito di Capo, in the south of Italy. Every year they hold a cous cous festival celebrating this wonderful dish and the Medeteranian culture that produced it and spread it around the region.

An analysis of the development of French Canadian political power in Canada between the unification of the two Canadas in 1867 and the Quiet Revolution of 1960.

Thinking of traveling an exotic place soon? Tunisia might just be the place. Boasting a wide range of attractions, Tunisia is the undiscovered gem of the world. This article offers insight and a complete guide to planning your next Tunisian trip.

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Located in Central Tunisia, Tozeur is the capital of the Tozeur Governorate. Known best as a large oasis adorned with several palm trees, ultimately the area was a caravan-rich transport zone for several years previous before motor vehicles were introduced.

Are you planning your vacation, but aren't sure where to go? Why not take a trip to Tunisia? Read this informative article and find out what you need to know before you plan your trip!

The second-largest country in Africa, Algeria has only recently found itself back on the tourist map after years of civil war. Today, less than 50 years after independence from France, Algeria is a truly unique place, boasting a variety of languages, customs and traditions.

The French occupation of Algeria was known as colonialization. But for the people of Algeria the French were little more than an invading force. This article takes a look at both sides and how the conflict developed and dissolved.

An overview of French settlement and development of a distinct North American culture for French settlers between the 16th and 19th centuries.

A Wonderful Surprise in the Search for Inspiration

The family's detention comes at a time when there are increased calls on the British government to stop the practice of locking up asylum seeker and migrant families and children in immigration removal centres.

Rashid Ghannoushi has influenced Tunisian politics since the 1980s. His religious and political concepts have been shaped by his earlier experiences with Western colonization and secular governments.

There is power in narratives to create, shape, and dictate culture and race relations. Over the years, many white-dominated narratives have shaped the cultures and beliefs of the colonized, placing them at the ultimate mercy of the colonizer.

"Democracy" is not the rule of the people. It is government by periodically vetted representatives of the people.

Many cultural and historical events have had an influence on Baby Boomers. Here are four that had a major impact on their lives.

The names Phan Dinh Phung and Phan Boi Chau may not be familiar to many outside Vietnam, but the movements they led helped influence the history of Vietnam.

I went to Northern Ireland to study a semester abroad my third year of college. I had no knowledge of the tumultous history I would be learning in my politics classes at Queen's University in Belfast, NI.

An analysis and a comprehensive look regarding the Irish resistance to British Colonialism and Post-Colonial In-fighting

Does The Tempests' Caliban represent a subtle interpretation of European colonialism from the point of view of the colonized.

An examination of how colonialism, nationalism and the Catholic Church contributed to make dancing with arms in movement in Ireland almost obsolete.

Old Shanghai: A city of strong colonial presence. A city of vice. In a city where the British, French, English, and Chinese share the same stage, it is only inevitable to have such an eclectic array of architecture, making it an architect's paradise.

Philosophical and economic paradigms, along with metanarratives such as colonialism and Marxism; boundaries between high and pop culture; and conventional attitudes towards sexuality are challenged and subverted within this text.

Harissa is a fiery-hot chili sauce that first originated in Tunisia, and has since gained popularity as an accompaniment or ingredient in many foods of various cultures, such as Moroccan and African cuisines.

Today the term Moorish designates the Arabic dialect of people from Algeria, Western Sahara, Morocco, Niger, and Mali. However, there is more historical information regarding the Moors.

Group H consists of Spain, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, and Tunisia. Many would consider the Spainards as the favorite, but it remains to be seen with the sleeping talent that lies in this group.

The Council on Foreign Relations has published a new backgrounder on the terrorist group responsible for the latest attack in Algeria.

Cork & Olive is a franchise based out of Tampa, Florida. If you want a touch of Old World spices and enticing exotic olive oils from places like Tunisia or Morocco combined with wonderful and reasonably priced wines then you must search out for a Cork & Olive store

Fiction tells lies in order to get at the truth. This essay examines eight short stories by both American and international masters of the form in order to see how they approach the truth and its function in our personal, political and societal lives.

From the time Truman first took office to when Eisenhower (IKE) left, Communism was spreading to all parts of the world. The force of Communism was so strong that it was hard to stop. In fact, it was impossible.

This paper looks to explain the hostilities in the Mano River Basin.

a review of some philosophers' and thinkers' thoughts about liberalism over the past centuries

Through travel narratives and colonial reports in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Europeans began hearing about the harem and in the collective consciousness a fetish was born.

An ancient art form, belly dance is an expression of life that many are struggling to retain the roots of.