ElMehdi ElAzhary
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Storyteller. Mental health activist. History buff. & Marketing enthusiast. This is your daily dose of unconventional writing.
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5 Unexplained Mysteries in History
It is somewhat surreal how some historical events have remained completely shrouded in mystery throughout human intelligence and technology's exponential growth. Some are just unbelievably hard to comprehend, others have given way to countless conspiracy theories, and a few have even been long forgotten and torn from the pages of history.
By ElMehdi ElAzhary5 years ago in FYI
The 5 Oldest Monarchies in the World
In the current 21st century world, less than forty-five monarchies remain. Most of these monarchies do not hold any real power anymore. Only a few of them can be considered absolute monarchies — where the King or Queen has complete authority over their people.
By ElMehdi ElAzhary5 years ago in FYI
5 Eerie Historical Facts from Around the World . Top Story - February 2021.
History is filled with weird, unexplainable, and even unbelievable stories. Not all historical events make it to the headlines, some are swept under the rug to make room for the bigger ones. Yet, it is important to know not just the big names and events of history but also the little details that give much more context about a specific era or period.
By ElMehdi ElAzhary5 years ago in FYI
How the Arabs Made the Slave Trade Worse
Over the years, the worldwide discourse on slavery was solely focused on the trans-Atlantic slave trade and the wrongdoings of American and European slave merchants. One alternative slavery tradition remains mostly unnoticed and is even treated as a taboo although it absolutely was a key part of African history and had a large impact on the continent.
By ElMehdi ElAzhary5 years ago in The Swamp
4 Forgotten Queens of the Arab World
Few are the women who truly ruled in the history of the Arab and Arabized world, from Morocco to Oman. But those who did it did so with extreme grace and a sharp political genius, often outsmarting even the canniest male contenders. Yet, very rare are the books that tell their stories and celebrate their successes.
By ElMehdi ElAzhary5 years ago in The Swamp
