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Oman: The Land of Frankincense - Tony Walsh
Interview by James Blake Wiener

Oman: The Land of Frankincense - Tony Walsh

While Oman is perhaps the most mysterious corner of the Arabian peninsula to Westerners, the country retains a strong sense of identity, a pride in its ancient past, and unique surprises in the domain of cultural heritage. In this exclusive...
Books Authored by Tony Walsh
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Books Authored by Tony Walsh

A selection of books on Oman authored by Tony Walsh. (Used with permission)
Author Tony Walsh
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Author Tony Walsh

The author Tony Walsh who has written many books on the history of Oman. (Used with permission)
The Antikythera Mechanism Explained with Dr. Tony Freeth
Video by Event Horizon

The Antikythera Mechanism Explained with Dr. Tony Freeth

Learn the secrets of the enigmatic Antikythera Mechanism, a remarkable ancient device with intricate gears and astonishing astronomical functions that have astounded researchers for centuries. Dr. Tony Freeth is a founding member of the...
Cliffs, Caves, Churches: A Weekend in Doolin, Ireland
Article by Joshua J. Mark

Cliffs, Caves, Churches: A Weekend in Doolin, Ireland

County Clare, Ireland, is best known for the Cliffs of Moher, the ancient dolmen of Poulnabrone, and its rich musical heritage, but it offers many other fascinating sites and, most importantly, the hospitality and warmth of the people in...
The Style & Regional Differences of Seljuk Minarets in Persia
Article by Fatema AlSulaiti

The Style & Regional Differences of Seljuk Minarets in Persia

Under the Seljuk rule, Persia gained a period of economic and cultural prosperity. The innovative techniques of the Seljuk period and style in architecture and the arts had a strong influence on later artistic developments. Seljuk art is...
Pazuzu
Definition by Joshua J. Mark

Pazuzu

Pazuzu is an Assyrian/Babylonian demonic god who was most popular in the first millenium BCE. He was the son of Hanbi (also Hanba), king of the demons of the underworld, and brother to Humbaba, the demon-god protector of the Cedar Forest...
Nasta 'liq
Definition by Pegah Eidipour

Nasta 'liq

Nasta 'liq is one of the styles of Islamic calligraphy that was developed on Persian grounds by Persian calligraphers. The art of calligraphy has always held a prominent position in Persia, and its usage extends beyond the limits of the pages...
Antikythera Mechanism
Definition by Joshua J. Mark

Antikythera Mechanism

The Antikythera mechanism (also known as the Antikythera Device), dated to the late 2nd century/early 1st century BCE (roughly 205-60 BCE) is understood as the world's first analog computer, created to accurately calculate the position of...
Samuel
Definition by Patrick Scott Smith, M. A.

Samuel

Samuel is a character in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, uniquely depicted as having served several roles, as judge, military leader, seer, prophet, kingmaker, priestly official, and loyal servant of Yahweh. He is traditionally thought...
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