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Revitalizing Lebanese Identity Through History and Heritage | Charles Al-Hayek

In this episode of the afikra podcast, we spoke with Charles Al-Hayek about his innovative approach to highlighting Arab cultural heritage and history through his social media platform Heritage and Roots. His work aims to engage audiences with the rich tapestry of Arab history in a manner that is both fun and educational. 0:00 Introduction 0:52 Lebanese History Curricula 6:09 What Defines Heritage? 8:14 The Mission of "Heritage and Roots" 9:06 Political and Cultural Constructs in Lebanon 11:20 The Challenges of Teaching Lebanese History 16:02 Michel Chiha's Influence on Modern Lebanon 18:52 Nostalgia vs Historical Accuracy 22:30 Recommended Reads on Lebanese History 24:33 The Impact of Social Media on Heritage Awareness 28:46 Quick Q&A 32:48 Audience Insights on Nostalgia and Historical Narratives 34:17 Recommendations for Contemporary Middle Eastern History 34:35 Addressing Divisive Histories in Education 36:13 Origins of Lebanon as a Modern State 38:44 Navigating Lebanon's Controversial History in Education 42:08 The Need for a Comprehensive Lebanese History Curriculum 43:59 Middle Eastern Novels With Historical Contexts 44:40 Handling Parental Concerns in History Education 45:22 Discussing the Lebanese Civil War With Students 47:38 Byzantine Music & Cultural Heritage 48:27 Exploring the Concept of Nationhood 50:05 Historical Figures & Events Deserving Film Adaptations 51:24 The Evolving Role of Educators in Heritage Preservation Charles Al-Hayek is a Lebanese historian, heritage expert, and educator with a profound passion for bringing the past to life. Holding bachelor's and master's degrees in history and archaeology from the Lebanese University, he specializes in Byzantine history, Ottoman Lebanon, and Lebanese heritage. Through his social media initiative, Heritage and Roots, Charles seeks to make history accessible and relatable, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the cultural legacies that shape today's Arab world. Connect with Charles 👉   / heritage_and_roots   Theme music: Peninsular, Tarek Yamani 🔊 https://spoti.fi/47I59ns Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna 👉   / mikey_mu   FOLLOW & RATE THE AFIKRA PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/lb/podcast... » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nafoF1... » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1014... THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series:    • 🎙️ The afikra Podcast   ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram:   / afikra_   🔗 Facebook:   / afikra.official   🔗 Twitter:   / afikra   #CharlesAlHayek #LebaneseHistory #CulturalHeritage #HeritageAndRoots #ArabHistory #EducationReform #ByzantineMusic #MiddleEasternHeritage #SocialMediaForHistory #Lebanon