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Our favorite stories from across Carthage Magazine — the pieces we keep coming back to, the ones we send to friends, the ones that capture something true about Tunisia. A curated entry point if you’re new here, or a reminder of what we’ve been most proud to publish.

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    Tunisian “Gâteau Courant d’Air” – A Household Sweet Staple

    By Rahma Rekik May 9, 2022
    By Rahma Rekik May 9, 2022

    You’ll be pleased with this childhood favorite cake: Gâteau Courant d’Air aka Gâteau Biscuit. …

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    Here’s How To Do the Tunisian Cheek Kiss

    By Contributing Editor April 25, 2022
    By Contributing Editor April 25, 2022

    In any country you visit, there are a plenty of unwritten rules that you …

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    Date & Walnut Scones — A Tunisian Twist to a Famous Pastry

    By Rahma Rekik April 21, 2022
    By Rahma Rekik April 21, 2022

    If you haven’t tried scones yet, you’re missing out. And if you haven’t tried …

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    Ancient Roman Town of Mactaris (Makthar)

    By Contributing Editor April 8, 2022
    By Contributing Editor April 8, 2022

    Ancient Mactaris, once the most important Roman city in this region, has been in …

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    Why I Moved Back to Tunisia – For Good

    By Contributing Editor April 5, 2022
    By Contributing Editor April 5, 2022

    Written by: Leila Ben-Gacem When I was 4 and Hazem my brother was 3, …

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    The Acropolium of Carthage: An Architectural Marvel from the French Colonial Era

    By Nadia Ben Hamouda April 2, 2022
    By Nadia Ben Hamouda April 2, 2022

    Ascending the hill at Carthage, the road branches off into the woods, eventually reaching …

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    Tunisians Celebrate their Heritage with Magnificent Traditional Outfits

    By Contributing Editor March 13, 2022
    By Contributing Editor March 13, 2022

    Tunisians commemorate their rich heritage each year in March by dressing in traditional attire. As …

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    Top 15 Pollinator Attracting Plants that your Tunisian Garden Needs

    By Contributing Editor January 10, 2022
    By Contributing Editor January 10, 2022

    Are you looking forward to a garden where you can admire rhododendrons in the …

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    Wild Edible Plants Traditionally Collected & Used in Tunisia

    By Contributing Editor January 9, 2022
    By Contributing Editor January 9, 2022

    Wild vegetables are vegetables that grow naturally without cultivation or care. These plants are …

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    Countries That Once Hosted The Largest City In The World

    By Contributing Editor November 26, 2021
    By Contributing Editor November 26, 2021

    Carthage was at one point the largest city in the world! Today, Tokyo is …

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