Research
This page showcases our research publications: case studies, long-form articles, and policy pieces that highlight cultural heritage, history, technology, and political relations. In-depth research in an agile format offers a space to share findings, test ideas, and contribute to conversations in the field, bridging the gap between quick commentary and formal academic publishing.
Check out our most recent publications below, and explore our researchers' profiles to discover their work.
The Breadbasket of the West: Wealth and Warfare in Islamic Évora
When Culture Is Not for Everyone: Cultural Capital, Inequality, and Social Hierarchy
The Red Earth Echoes in Silves: Tracing the Footsteps of “Xelb”
The Andalusian Beja: Where Egyptians, Amazigh, and Rebels Lived
On the Post-Conflict Urban Reconstruction in the Middle East: Interview with the Urbicide Task Force
The Conflict of Narratives: Al-Andalus Between the East and West
The Fortified City of Mértola: A Reading in the Architectural Traces of Gharb al-Andalus
Rebuilding Beirut’s Cultural Heritage: The Potentials and Pitfalls of International Support
Santarém: A City on the Banks of History and Literature
Maritime Cultural Engagement and Coastal Communities in Türkiye’s Eastern Black Sea
The Increasing Role of Cultural Diplomacy in EU-Gulf Relations
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