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Tunisia Through the Sands of Time

Mar 08–19, 2020

Join us as we explore a myriad of unique landscapes, witnessing relics of the many civilizations that once called this land home—from the ruins of Carthage to the remains of Roman amphitheaters.

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Tunisia Through the Sands of Time
Join us as we explore a myriad of unique landscapes, witnessing relics of the many civilizations that once called this land home—from the ruins of Carthage to the remains of Roman amphitheaters.
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Stories About Tunisia

Outside a Moorish cafe, Tunis, Tunisia, in the late-19th century, when coffee was still the dominant drink and tea was rare.

In 1930s Tunisia, French Doctors Feared a 'Tea Craze' Would Destroy Society

It was seen as a threat to colonial rule.
by Nina Studer
February 27, 2019
<em>Cataglyphis fortis</em> has a Michelin-star memory (for smelling foods).

Desert Ants Can Remember Food Smells Like Gourmet Chefs

But they quickly forget the smells of their own nests.
by Matthew Taub
September 24, 2018