Great Explorers: The Middle East
The great European explorers of the Middle East are noted for their extraordinary endurance, epic journeys, often involving a lifelong
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Monday, December 8, 2025
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The Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, was the continuation of the Roman Empire in the eastern provinces after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
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The Orientalists Adventure, Art and Empire in the Middle East: Ep 2: Art and Empire
The great European explorers of the Middle East are noted for their extraordinary endurance, epic journeys, often involving a lifelong
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The Orientalists Adventure, Art and Empire in the Middle East: Ep 1: Explorers and Empire
The great European explorers of the Middle East are noted for their extraordinary endurance, epic journeys, often involving a lifelong
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The Road to Mecca: Umayyad Mosque
Umayyad Mosque is a must see historical site in Damascus. This is ground that has been held sacred for at least three millennia. In the centre of the courtyard, there is an ablution fountain that is said to mark the midway point between Istanbul and Mecca.
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