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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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    The Amazigh: A Field Guide to Tunisia’s Berber Heritage

    By Editorial Staff June 2, 2026
    By Editorial Staff June 2, 2026

    Quick Answer The Amazigh — historically called Berbers, a name many now reject — …

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    Tunisian Arabic Phrases: A Traveler’s Field Guide to Speaking Derja

    By Wassim Elhouar May 29, 2026
    By Wassim Elhouar May 29, 2026

    There is a particular look a Tunisian shopkeeper gives a foreigner who says aychek …

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    Tanit: Carthage’s Moon Goddess and the Sign Tunisia Has Never Stopped Drawing

    By Contributing Editor May 29, 2026
    By Contributing Editor May 29, 2026

    Stand long enough on Byrsa Hill, in the cool gloom of the Carthage National …

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    Tunisian Jewish Heritage: A History Beyond Djerba

    By Sana Balti May 29, 2026
    By Sana Balti May 29, 2026

    Quick Answer Tunisia has been home to one of the oldest continuous Jewish communities …

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    The Women Who Shape Memory: Inside Sejnane, Tunisia’s 3,000-Year-Old Pottery

    By Editorial Staff May 29, 2026
    By Editorial Staff May 29, 2026

    In a village tucked into the Mogod hills of northern Tunisia, a woman crouches …

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    The Punic Civilization: An Honest Guide to Ancient Carthage

    By Maryem Maghrebi May 28, 2026
    By Maryem Maghrebi May 28, 2026

    Quick Answer The Punic civilization was the Phoenician-descended trading empire centred on the city …

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    Sousse: An Honest Guide to the Pearl of the Sahel

    By Editorial Staff May 28, 2026
    By Editorial Staff May 28, 2026

    Quick Answer Sousse is Tunisia’s third-largest city, the capital of the Sahel region on …

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    Inside a Tunisian Wedding: Seven Days, Seven Dresses, and a Country That Knows How to Celebrate

    By Nadia Ben Hamouda May 23, 2026
    By Nadia Ben Hamouda May 23, 2026

    Quick Answer A traditional Tunisian wedding is a multi-day celebration — historically seven days, …

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    Blood, Gold, and Red-and-White: Espérance, Club Africain, and the Tunis Derby

    By Editorial Staff May 22, 2026
    By Editorial Staff May 22, 2026

    For most of the world, Tunisian football means the national team — the Eagles …

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    The Tunisia I Kept Meeting Abroad

    By Contributing Editor May 20, 2026
    By Contributing Editor May 20, 2026

    Eya Bouabidi – Tunisia is not just a simple or passive word for people …

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The Authentic
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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.

$9.99 PDF · EPUB
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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.

$14.99 PDF · EPUB · MP3
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All About
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The English-language traveler's guide — 572 pages, 27 chapters
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The Carthage Magazine Editorial Staff
N° 03 · Travel Guide

All About Tunisia

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

$24.99 PDF · EPUB
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    Tunisia’s Currency: The Tunisian Dinar (TND) — A Traveler’s Guide

    May 16, 2026
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    Tunisian Names: Meanings, Origins, and the Three Thousand Years Behind Them

    June 13, 2026
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    Life in Tunisia: What It’s Really Like — The Pros and Cons

    July 17, 2026

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