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The afikra Podcast is our flagship series featuring experts from academia, art, media, urban planning and beyond, who are helping document and shape the histories and cultures of the Arab world through their ‎work. Our hope is that by having the guest share their expertise and story, the community walks away with a new‎found curiosity, and recommendations about new nerdy rabbit holes to dive into ... more

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Latest Episodes

Beyond the Orientalist myth of being seductive, mysterious, and dangerous, what is the reality of Tangier? Professor of anthropology Majid Hannoum deconstructs the invention of the Maghreb and delves into the complex socioeconomic and racial fabric o... more

Modern Egyptian art was not simply an institutional byproduct of the 20th century, but rather a profound ontological shift in how the nature of the art object was fundamentally understood. Moving beyond traditional nationalist timelines, this transfo... more

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Unveiling the suppressed history of "Shar," Professor Ali Abdellatif Ahmida details the forgotten genocide of the Libyan people under Italian settler colonialism in 1911. As a distinguished political scientist and historian at the University of New E... more

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Model and entrepreneur Kenza Fourati discusses her origins, growing up 1990s in Tunisia to becoming a trailblazing figure in the international fashion industry. She reflects on how she initially viewed beauty through a French lens and the subsequent ... more

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Recent Guests

Majid Hannoum
Professor of Anthropology at the University of Kansas
University of Kansas
Episode: Invention of the Maghreb: Beyond the Native Colonial Gaze | Majid Hannoum
Clare Davies
Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Episode: Modern Egyptian Art & Post-Colonial Cultural Politics | Clare Davies
Ali Abdullatif Ahmida
Professor at the University of New England in Maine; author of Genocide in Libya, Shar: and A Hidden Colonial History
University of New England
Episode: Shar & the Forgotten Genocide of Libya | Ali Abdullatif Ahmida
Kenza Fourati
Model and entrepreneur behind Osay, Our Stories Are Yours
Osay (Our Stories Are Yours)
Episode: A Love Letter to Tunisian Artisans | Kenza Fourati
Ammar Azzouz
Dr. Ammar Azzouz, research fellow at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: Domicide in Homs & Beyond | Architect Ammar Azzouz
Aidan Dodson
Professor at the University of Bristol, Egyptologist, author
University of Bristol
Episode: The Secrets of Ancient Egypt: Dynasties, Pyramids & Pharaohs | Egyptologist Aidan Dodson
Najla Said
Actor, author, playwright
Author and public figure in Arab-American literature
Episode: Inheriting a Legacy and a Platform | Najla Said
Paraska Tolan-Szkilnik
Assistant Professor of History at Cornell University, author of Maghreb Noir
Cornell University
Episode: The Maghreb Generation: Militant Artists & Pan-African Postcolonial Future | Paraska Tolan-Szkilnik
Sofia Guellaty
Founder of Mille World and Mille Creative, dedicated to representing Arab youth and fashion.
Mille World
Episode: Founder of Mille World Sofia Guellaty | Fashion, Soft Power & the New Arab Identity

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Mikey Muhanna
Host of the series, facilitating discussions on culture and history in the Arab world with various experts.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 327 ratings
  • Hands down the podcast for any art and culture nerd

    Always interesting. Always quality.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bonooooooooooo
    United States5 months ago
  • Very informative

    Love the conversations with experts from the Arab world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Obnossious
    United States5 years ago
  • The perfect listen!

    Super informative and unique stories from around the Arab world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mahakamel
    United States6 years ago
  • Thank you Afikra team

    I feel like one of my dreams come true, I can finally listen to Afikra talks while walking or traveling. Thank you for turning the talks into podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arwa AF
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Many find the content to be transformative, providing new insights and perspectives on identity and history.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and informative conversations that uncover rich cultural narratives from the Arab world.
The diverse range of topics discussed resonates well with those interested in arts and education, highlighting the experts' contributions.

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#216
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Apple Podcasts
#206
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Apple Podcasts
#224
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#228
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The Secrets of Ancient Egypt: Dynasties, Pyramids & Pharaohs | Egyptologist Aidan Dodson
Q: Why were the pyramids built and what do they signify?
The pyramids served as monumental, almost magical machines intended to transport and transform the deceased king into a god, reflecting a political-religious program that paired royal funerary architecture with temple complexes and demonstrated the ruler's enduring power and divine status.
The Secrets of Ancient Egypt: Dynasties, Pyramids & Pharaohs | Egyptologist Aidan Dodson
Q: Who was the first pharaoh?
Narmer is widely considered the first king to unify Upper and Lower Egypt, with the Narmer Palette depicting this consolidation and the later tradition naming him as Menes in some accounts, though the titulary and naming conventions evolved over time.
The Secrets of Ancient Egypt: Dynasties, Pyramids & Pharaohs | Egyptologist Aidan Dodson
Q: When did Ancient Egypt begin?
Ancient Egypt is generally viewed as beginning with the consolidation of the southern and northern regions around 3000 BCE, forming a single political entity that later expanded its influence and cultural identity across the Nile valley, with the unification often commemorated by artifacts like the Narmer Palette.
Domicide in Homs & Beyond | Architect Ammar Azzouz
Q: How has the local community in Homs responded to reconstruction plans?
There has been persistent resistance to top-down projects, with protests in 2025 and a push for grassroots, trauma-informed approaches that prioritize residents' memory and needs.
Domicide in Homs & Beyond | Architect Ammar Azzouz
Q: What does domicide add to our understanding of destruction in war-torn cities?
Domicide highlights the intimate relationship between people and their homes, not just the physical buildings, and frames destruction as a violence against lived life and memory.

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This podcast offers a rich exploration of the histories and cultures of the Arab world, featuring conversations with leading experts in fields such as academia, art, media, and urban planning. Episodes cover a diverse range of topics, including the importance of cultural identity, innovative practices in education, graphic design, and the impact of historical narratives on contemporary society. Listeners can expect to gain new perspectives and insights into the Arab experience and are encouraged to engage with the recommended resources, creating a delightful space for intellectual curiosity and exploration.

What sets this podcast apart is its commitment to showcasing underrepresented voices and narratives, allowing for a deeper understandi... more

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2. Clare Davies
3. Ali Abdullatif Ahmida
4. Kenza Fourati
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