Perspective is everything
Al Tahtawi’s 19th-century Paris observations are a humbling reminder that cross-cultural curiosity isn’t new - our modern debates just imagine it is. I’d love to hear what today’s Parisians would think of his ‘sordid avarice’ remark.
A millennium of fear and fascination: How the Arab world has shaped Paris | The National
A unique walking tour through the city's streets showcases the ties from Renaissance to colonial times and beyond - and provides a lesson in how bridges across civilisations can be built