Navigating Culture Wars
Acacia Magazine: Ali Olomi of LMU Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts is interviewed on the nuances of gender and sexuality in Islamic history and what it means for the current culture wars among American…
‘City Of Jinn’: Magical Myths Haunt Ancient Omani Oasis
Barron’s: Oral folklore and certain ancient texts say jinn are common in the Arabian Peninsula’s far reaches, according to Ali A Olomi, a professor of Islamic history at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles….
50 Of The Best History-Based Memes, As Shared By this Instagram Account
Bored Panda — Bored Panda turned to two history enthusiasts, including Ali A. Olomi, assistant professor of history at Loyola Marymount University to discuss what role memes and humor play when it comes to…
The U.S. Is Repeating Its Failed 1990s Afghanistan Policies
“Wednesday marked the first anniversary of the end of the U.S. war in Afghanistan,” writes Ali A. Olomi, assistant professor of history at Loyola Marymount University, in the Washington Post. “The longest foreign war…
