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The Spice of Life
For the matriarchs operating a spice mill in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, the ancient work brings comfort in the aftermath of war, an act of resilience that is helping preserve their social and cultural identity.
The Life of Palmyra’s Guardian
On the 10th anniversary of Khaled al-Asaad’s murder by the Islamic State group, his family and former colleagues recount a life intertwined with Palmyra’s ruins.
Welcome to Syria’s Fragile Paradise
In Syria’s fragile new era, a coastal resort north of Latakia has become a showcase for tourism. Between salsa nights and smartphone reels, young Syrians and canny entrepreneurs are betting on the right imagery to rewrite their country’s story.
Learning How To Live With Poland’s Bison
Poland’s bison are both a conservation triumph and a cautionary tale. From just 12 surviving individuals to over 12,000 within a century, the recovery is one of the most remarkable achievements in modern wildlife preservation. But success has created new challenges.
‘War Has Taken Too Much From Us’
From nights spent beneath buzzing drones to days searching for medicine and giving Eid gifts to children in displacement camps, a young Palestinian recounts how the war on Gaza has reshaped every aspect of life.
The Autumn of Charlie Kirk
If the summer of George Floyd protests was a season of insurgent anger from below over someone murdered by the state, then the autumn of Charlie Kirk is a time of coercive mourning from above through which the right will try to cement authoritarian rule.
How To Fix America’s Political Violence
Writer and political pundit Anand Giridharadas joins Faisal Al Yafai to discuss Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the problem of political violence in America