Prof. Newman's research and publications have centred on Arabic geographical and travel literature, 19th-century reform movements in Egypt and Tunisia, and medieval Arab culinary history. He has a particular interest in cultural contact and exchanges. He also maintains a blog (http://eatlikeasultan.com/) and instagram account (medieval_arab_cooking) where he shares his passion for bringing medieval Arab dishes to life by recreating recipes.

Experience

  • –present
    Professor of Arabic Language and Literature, Durham University

Education

  • 1998 
    SOAS, PhD Arabic Language and Literature

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