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This is where Tunisia’s past and present meet. From the legacy of ancient Carthage to the traditions, proverbs, and rituals that still shape daily life, alongside profiles of the people — historians, artists, activists, everyday Tunisians — who carry the country’s identity forward.

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    El Oula, Organically Preserving Summer’s Harvest in Tunisia

    By Contributing Editor January 22, 2024
    By Contributing Editor January 22, 2024

    A Tunisian family tradition in summer is preparing and canning food reserves for the …

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    What Did Wealthy Ancient Carthaginians Smell Like?

    By Contributing Editor January 21, 2024
    By Contributing Editor January 21, 2024

    Oleo-resins, scented oils from aromatic plants such as Jasmine, along with other woods, incense, …

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    El Jem Amphitheatre — The Greatest Roman Colosseum in North Africa

    By Massarra Dhahri January 19, 2024
    By Massarra Dhahri January 19, 2024

    The Amphitheatre of El Jem is one of the largest and best-preserved Roman monuments …

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    Despite Talk of Free Speech, X is Suspending Palestinian Accounts

    By Editorial Staff January 9, 2024
    By Editorial Staff January 9, 2024

    Despite talk of free speech, X appears to be muting and censoring Palestinian voices …

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    The Moral Collapse of the West over Palestine

    By Contributing Editor December 21, 2023
    By Contributing Editor December 21, 2023

    Complicity in Israel’s war on Gaza and the indiscriminate killing of thousands of innocent …

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    Top Selling Car Brands in Tunisia in 2023: Hyundai & KIA lead, Toyota Third

    By Contributing Editor December 7, 2023
    By Contributing Editor December 7, 2023

    41.585 new vehicles found a buyer in Tunisia over the first 9 months of …

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    Hannibal: The Last Hero of The Free World of Antiquity

    By Editorial Staff November 23, 2023
    By Editorial Staff November 23, 2023

    Hannibal Barca is a Semitic rooted Carthaginian politician and general, who lived between 247 …

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    The Second Nakba: Israel’s Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza & the West Bank

    By Contributing Editor November 11, 2023
    By Contributing Editor November 11, 2023

    “A New, second Nakba”: Palestinians condemn forcible transfer and ethnic cleaning both in Gaza …

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    Israel Actions Are War Crimes, Constitute Genocide – International Law Experts & Historians

    By Contributing Editor October 30, 2023
    By Contributing Editor October 30, 2023

    As Israel’s attacks on Gaza continue, killing over 8,500 Palestinians, the West hasn’t ceased …

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    Outrage at Israel’s France, Anti-France Sentiment Grows in Tunisia

    By Contributing Editor October 25, 2023
    By Contributing Editor October 25, 2023

    Outrage was already widespread across the Arab world over the Israeli assault on Gaza …

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60 traditional recipes from the heart of North Africa
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N° 01 · Cookbook

The Authentic Tunisian Cookbook

Sixty recipes, ten chapters — the cuisine the world hasn't tasted yet.

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Speak Like
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Tunisian Arabic for travelers — with native audio
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Saber Ben Hassen
N° 02 · Phrasebook

Speak Like a Local

200+ phrases. 13 chapters. Audio recorded in Tunis.

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All About
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The English-language traveler's guide — 572 pages, 27 chapters
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N° 03 · Travel Guide

All About Tunisia

572 pages. 27 chapters. Every region, every UNESCO site.

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