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Posted by: Muhannad Salhi
Using the Library of Congress’ cuneiform collection, this blog examines the history and early development of cuneiform writing.
Posted in: African and Middle Eastern Division (AMED), Near East Section
Posted by: Anchi Hoh
(The following is a repost by Olivia Dorsey, an innovation specialist on the LC Labs team. The post originally appeared as the fifth in a series that features the Connecting Communities Digital Initiative (CCDI) Junior Fellows from the Library’s 2022 Junior Fellows program. These posts highlight each fellow and the projects they developed. CCDI funded …
Posted in: African and Middle Eastern Division (AMED), Near East Section
Posted by: Anchi Hoh
The Library of Congress African and Middle Eastern Division (AMED) displays a sampling of its collection on agricultural harvesting, cultural and religious practices in Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Posted in: African and Middle Eastern Division (AMED), African Section, Hebraic Section, Near East Section
Posted by: Anchi Hoh
The Library of Congress African and Middle Eastern Division released recordings of the symposium, “Religious Practices, Transmission and Literacy in Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia,” for online public viewing.
Posted in: African and Middle Eastern Division (AMED), African Section, Hebraic Section, Near East Section
Posted by: Anchi Hoh
The Library of Congress African and Middle Eastern Division launched a story map, "Prayer Traditions in Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia: a Journey through the Library of Congress Collections."
Posted in: African and Middle Eastern Division (AMED), African Section, Hebraic Section, Near East Section
Posted by: Anchi Hoh
The Library of Congress holds many research resources concerning Islam and the Hajj (pilgrimage), most of which is housed in the African and Middle Eastern Division.
Posted in: African and Middle Eastern Division (AMED), Near East Section
Posted by: Muhannad Salhi
The Library of Congress Cairo Office celebrates its 60th anniversary. This blogpost discusses its role in collection development for the Library as well as other academic libraries in the U.S.
Posted in: African and Middle Eastern Division (AMED), Near East Section
Posted by: Anchi Hoh
This blogpost uses the Library of Congress’ resources to introduce Empress Taytu Betul, spouse of Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia, who occupies an important page in the history of Ethiopia. She is remembered for her towering contributions in time of war, such as in the Battle of Adwa, and in the process of modernizing the country. Empress Taytu follows the example of her titanic women ancestors such as the Candaces, the Queen of Sheba, Queen Yodit [Judith], to name a few, who provided a legacy of excellence to the womenfolk of today’s Ethiopia.
Posted in: African and Middle Eastern Division (AMED), African Section, Women's History Month
Posted by: Anchi Hoh
The Library of Congress' Hebraic Section recently acquired a Ketubah (Jewish marriage contract), handwritten in 1722 in Ancona, Italy. Because the Ketubah is displayed during the ceremony, the tradition evolved to decorate the Ketubah. This Italian Ketubah from 1722 shows how the decoration adds beauty and meaning to a dry legal document.
Posted in: African and Middle Eastern Division (AMED), Hebraic Section