AmericanBadu

about

I’m Joshua Van Alstine — an American writer and researcher living and working in Saudi Arabia. I document the natural and cultural heritage of the Arabian Peninsula, from Bedouin traditions to desert ecology, camel racing, falconry, and ancient history.

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recent posts

• The Shemagh: An Arabian Tradition and Its Place in the World
• The Bedouin Code of Hospitality
• In Ancient Camel Racing, Humans Are Replacing Robots
• Exploring Nature-Inspired Design with Maryam AlJomairi
• The Doors of AlUla: Thresholds of Memory and Craft