Middle East Travel Writing, History & Archeology
Bertram Sidney Thomas, born in 1892 near Bristol in the west of England, is remembered in the world of Arabian exploration, particularly for his unprecedented journey across the Rub’ al Khali, or “Empty Quarter.” This English civil servant, diplomat, and explorer not only marked his name as the first documented Westerner to traverse this vast … Read more
In the realm of Arabian exploration, D.G. Hogarth’s seminal work, “The Penetration of Arabia,” stands as a cornerstone, providing a window into the challenges faced by early 20th-century explorers and the evolving landscape of knowledge about the Arabian Peninsula. Penned in the early 1900s, the narrative unfolds against a backdrop of technological limitations and the … Read more