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Photograph of al-Mash’had al-Juyushi atop the Muqattam hill, Cairo, Egypt

Al-Mashhad al-Juyūshī: The story behind one of Cairo’s most remarkable Fatimid monuments

Explores how power, memory and faith come together at al-Mashhad al-Juyūshī, a Fatimid monument set high on Cairo’s Muqaṭṭam Hills.

Edinburgh University Press
October 1, 2026

Black-and-white photograph of an elderly man with white hair and a beard sitting at a desk, looking toward the camera while holding open a large illustrated book in an art-filled studio or office.

Richard Demarco: Overwhelmed by Memories

Richard Demarco has finally found a secure home for his vast archive, in Poland rather than Scotland, and is reckoning with a lifetime of not quite belonging.

Edinburgh University Press
September 25, 2026

A large historic stone mansion with symmetrical architecture, tall sash windows, and a central staircase leading to the main entrance. The building has a gray weathered facade, multiple chimneys, and ornate detailing above the center section. A wide green lawn stretches across the foreground under an overcast sky.

What does the history of Hopetoun House tell modern readers?

by Charlotte Bassett Built by landowners who worked to maximise the profitability of their many landholdings, Hopetoun House embodied the massive socio-economic paradigm shifts that took place during the 1700s in Scotland. It was built approximately thirteen miles northwest of…

Edinburgh University Press
September 22, 2026

The photo shows a large crowd of standing women stretching far back. They are all facing in the same direction and some hold plackards. Many of the women are smiling and chatting to each other. The scene looks convivial.

Photographing peace around the world

Using photography to resist violence and transform conflict across Colombia, Nepal, Rwanda, Northern Ireland and more

Edinburgh University Press
September 15, 2026

Photograph of workshop featuring attendees sitting in front of a panel of four people.

8 tips on turning your workshop into a special issue

The guest editors of the new special issue of the Afghanistan journal share eight practical steps for turning a workshop or conference into a successful special issue.

Edinburgh University Press
September 9, 2026

A rainy urban street scene in Glasgow, Scotland, viewed from street level. Wet asphalt reflects headlights and traffic signals, with historic stone buildings and modern storefronts lining both sides. A city bus travels down the road, pedestrians walk along the pavements, and a pedestrian bridge spans the street in the distance. Overcast, atmospheric weather.

‘Lawless’ Glasgow: Urban Declinism and the Radical Right in Scotland

The conversation around Scotland’s urban decline has become more than a question of neglected streets, with the radical right turning everyday frustrations into something darker...

Edinburgh University Press
September 4, 2026

A photograph of green flatbed trucks with blue flashing lights attached parading down the street. In the truck beds are Taliban members - men in combat fatigues, some with flags and guns, some with hats, headscarves or sunglasses. THe mood is celebratory, with one or two in the closest vehicle smiling for the camera. Photograph: Callum Darragh. Source: Flikr via Wikipedia (public domain).

Afghanistan five years on: a neglected reality

The fall of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan dominated the headlines in August 2021, then disappeared from global scrutiny. What lessons can we learn?