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The Scorched Earth: Aleppo

What has become of Aleppo, one of the world’s oldest cities in Syria? Sha Lalapet traces its historical significance and explains its current state in light of the Syrian conflict.

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Orchestra Signals Russia’s Future in Syria

Kristyn Byrne explores the political and cultural implications of Russia’s concert in the Syrian city of Palmyra.

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The Fine Line of Cultural Appropriation

Corinne Stancescu looks at the current issue of cultural appropriation, including the challenges and problems surrounding it.

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Global Heritage Under Threat: IS in Palmyra

Corinne Stancescu looks at the Islamic State’s systematic destruction of culturally and historically significant artifacts and sites throughout Iraq and Syria.