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Perpignan or Perpinyà? Exploring the Multicultural History of the Southwest French City

Perpignan, located in the south of France, is the last large city closest to the Franco-Spanish border. Much like its history, the city stands today ensnared between French and Catalan culture. This article delves into the multiculturalism within Perpignan, especially looking at its Catalan, but also French, culture and identity. By exploring the city’s history, linguistics, heritage, and gastronomy, Cassia Wydra carefully traces and appreciates the bicultural identity of Perpignan, or Perpinyà.
AUTHOR CASSIA WYDRA

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Cultural Exchange: Ptolemaic Egypt

Egypt’s pharaonic era has consistently been a titan of historical interest. In this article, Isaiah Reitan highlights the colonial aspects of ancient Egypt, namely how its Macedonian Greek rulers brought about widespread cultural exchange across a variety of political avenues and religious spheres.
AUTHOR ISAIAH REITAN