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Fish Mansaf: How Aqaba Rewrote Jordan's National Dish
Jordan's coastline is 26 kilometres long, and it produced its own version of the country's lamb dish. The jameed stays. The animal changes entirely.
Jul 31, 2026
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Diving
Jordan Sank Nineteen Military Vehicles to Build a Dive Site
Tanks, troop carriers, anti-aircraft guns and a helicopter sit in ordered rows off Aqaba. It is the world's first underwater military museum, and the reasoning behind it is economic.
Aug 6, 2026
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Mansaf: Jordan's Lamb in Tangy Yogurt Sauce with Rice
Jordan's national dish layers tender lamb in a bold jameed yogurt sauce over fragrant rice. Almonds and parsley crown this ceremonial dish that tastes complex but builds from simple ingredients.
May 30, 2024
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Diving
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Falafel Was Almost Certainly Egyptian, Made With Fava Beans, and the Chickpea Came Later
The version most of the world eats is the Levantine one, and it is a revision. Egypt still makes it the older way, with fava beans, under a different name. The argument about who owns it is genuinely political.
Aug 21, 2026
Travel
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Recipes
Za'atar Is a Herb, a Blend and an Argument About Land
The same word means a wild hillside herb and the sesame-and-sumac mixture made from it. Knowing which one a recipe means is the difference between a good jar and a disappointing one.
Aug 13, 2026
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Maqluba: The Palestinian Rice Dish You Serve by Flipping a Pot
Layered chicken, fried aubergine and spiced rice cooked in one pot, then turned out whole onto a platter. The name means upside down, and the flip is the entire performance.
Jul 30, 2026
