16 stories
Santo Domingo Summer | Verano en Santo Domingo
A trip to meet her roots becomes a journey into unexpected love with a local tour guide
The Cairo Antique Dealer | تاجرة التحف القاهرية
She sells antiques in Khan el-Khalili. He's the collector searching for a specific piece. What he finds is far more valuable.
The Gold Souk's Daughter | بنت سوق الذهب
She inherits her father's gold shop in Dubai. He's the appraiser who tells her the inventory is worthless. The truth he discovers changes everything.
The Jordanian Archaeologist | عالمة الآثار الأردنية
She excavates Nabataean ruins in Petra. He's the photographer documenting her discoveries. What they unearth goes beyond artifacts.
Astronomy Ambition
Astrophysicist Nadia hunts for exoplanets from Saudi observatory. When colleague Dr. Osei shares her telescope time, stars align personally. 'Al nujum la tuhsaa' (النجوم لا تحصى) - Stars are countless.
Bookshop Blessing
Bookseller Karima curates rare Arabic literature. When professor David seeks an obscure text, their search leads to more than manuscripts. 'Al kitab yiftah abwab' (الكتاب يفتح أبواب) - Books open doors.
מודיעין ומה שביניהם | Modiin and In Between
In the planned city of Modiin, two neighbors in identical houses discover that their desires are anything but ordinary.
Robin Hood Bay
In the tumbledown fishing village, fossil hunter Alice knows every cliff and cave. When palaeontology student James needs guidance to the Jurassic coast, she unearths more than ammonites.
Silk Road Secrets
Historian Nadia traces ancient trade routes through Saudi Arabia. When archaeologist Dr. Rossi joins her expedition, they discover paths beyond history. 'Al tariq yuwaddi li al majhul' (الطريق يؤدي للمجهول) - The road leads to the unknown.
Submarine Secrets
Marine researcher Samira explores Red Sea depths in research submarines. When oceanographer Paolo joins her expedition, they discover treasures below and between them. 'Al a'maq tukhbi al haqaiq' (الأعماق تخبي الحقائق) - Depths hide truths.
Tlemcen Treasure
Amina restores ancient manuscripts at Tlemcen's historic library. When historian Djamel arrives researching his family's past, she helps him uncover treasures in dusty pages—and in each other. 'El 'ilm nour' (العلم نور) - Knowledge is light.
Wadi Whispers
Botanist Maryam studies rare plants in hidden wadis. When environmental filmmaker Tom documents her work, the wilderness reveals unexpected connections. 'Al wadi yihki li illi yisma'' (الوادي يحكي لللي يسمع) - The wadi speaks to those who listen.
Abbey Wood Affair
Archaeologist Dr. Efe leads digs at the Abbey Wood ruins. When history student Marcus interns on her excavation, she shows him that some treasures are best discovered in private.
Thamesmead Twilight
Wildlife photographer Efua captures Thamesmead's urban nature. When journalist Marcus shadows her for a feature, she shows him the most beautiful moments happen after dark.
The Women's Hour
She goes to the women-only swim session at the local leisure centre—the only hour Somali women can exercise without hijab. The lifeguard is new, young, and clearly affected by what she sees. After hours, they find they're not so different.
The Singing Rocks | الصُّخُورُ المُغَنِّيَةُ
A girl discovers that certain mountain rocks produce beautiful music when the wind blows