Whole Region:
- Flags of the Middle East: Cultural Patterns
- Photo essay: Religious Architecture of Islam
- TED Talk: Readings of the Qu’ran
- CS Monitor: Sunni and Shi’ite–What are the Differences?
Israeli/Palestinian Conflict:
- Map: Countries that would support Palestinian Statehood bid
- Power of Place Video: Jerusalem–Sacred Space, Secular State
- YouTube Video: Palestinian Loss of Land
- YouTube Video: Tunnels to Gaza
- NPR podcast: Despite restrictions, Gaza Finds a way to rebuild
- NYTimes Video: Linking Gaza to the Outside World
Gender Issues of Space and Place
- Map: Gender Divisions in Iran
- YouTube Video: Israel–Gender, Religion and Public Space
- Slate.com: Why is King Abdullah willing to let women vote but not drive?
Iraq
- Video/Interactive Slideshow from MSNBC about geographic complexities in Iraq war.
Turkey
- Virtual Tour: Istanbul’s famous Haga Sophia
- NYTimes Video: Turkey’s Application to EU
Saudi Arabia
- Boston Globe: Photoessay of the Hajj and Economic impact of tourism
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