Tag Archives: Jordan

The Decapolis: A Hellenistic Federation In The Levant

Posted on December 16, 2024 by nathanalbright

The Decapolis: A Hellenistic Federation in the Levant The Decapolis stands as one of the most fascinating examples of Hellenistic cultural persistence in the Near East, representing a loose federation of cities that maintained Greek cultural and political traditions well … Continue reading →

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The Juggler’s Dilemma

Posted on March 16, 2011 by nathanalbright

I have never taken up juggling as a hobby, because I don’t feel I have great coordination and because I tend to focus too much on one ball at a time rather than trying to get the whole system of … Continue reading →

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Bahraini, Jordanian and Yemeni Protesters Sing Familiar Tune

Posted on February 15, 2011 by nathanalbright

Stop me if you’ve heard this before:  a corrupt Arab nation run by a tight-knit clique that is a key U.S. ally in the Middle East faces a popular uprising by protesters unhappy about political and economic conditions.  I happen … Continue reading →

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