For centuries, members of the B’doul Bedouin tribe lived in the caves around the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. Then, in the 1980s, the government forced the tribe to move in the name of preserving the geological site for tourists. But if the residents are forced to leave, and if their heritage has been permanently changed, then what exactly is being preserved? SHOW NOTES: Meet The Man Living in The Lost City Carved in Stone Jordan: Petra's tourism authority cracks down on Bedouin cave dwellers The tribes paying the brutal price of conservation “There is no future for Umm Sayhoun” Jordan’s Young Bedouins Are Documenting Their Traditions on TikTok Check out Sami's company Jordan Inspiration Tours Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…
The Baseball Time Machine is a weekly recap of a significant baseball season from history. For season one of the podcast, we'll be looking at the historic 1998 season. What memories, moments, and players made that season so incredible? Join Eric, Brandon, and Alex for a trip back in time.
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Join Eric, Brandon, and Alex as they travel back to the week of July 26, 1998. It was the trade deadline, and Randy Johnson heading from Seattle to Houston was the biggest story in baseball. Also, the guys discuss Trevor Hoffman, the 1997 Expansion Draft, and the Goo Goo Dolls.Join The Baseball Time Machine Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/g…
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