These videos are designed as educational tools outlining our research on coloniality and communications in the Middle East. All videos are produced by Sena Başöz.
Coloniality and Communications: British Telecommunications in Mesopotamia in the Early 20th Century
Professor Professor Burçe Çelik and Dr. Sebastian James Rose introduce the project, Coloniality and Communications.
Imperial Airforce in Mesopotamia
In this video Professor Burçe Çelik outline an overview of British airpower in Mesopotamia in the First World War in Mesopotamia through a striking image in the Illustrated London News.
Airpower and Myth in Mesopotamia
In this video Dr Sebastian James Rose and Professor Burçe Çelik discuss airpower and myth in Mesopotamia during the Mandate period.
What is Air as Colonial Media
Professor Burçe Çelik explains Air as colonial media.
Bombing and Psychological Control
Dr. Sebastian Rose and Professor Burçe Çelik discuss aerial bombardment and its psychological effect by the RAF in Mandate Iraq.
On Interdisciplinarity
Artist Sena Başöz talks about interdisciplinary between artists and academics, curating Bird’s Eye View at the Delfina Foundation and her reflections on Coloniality and Communications: British Telecommunications in Mesopotamia in the Early 20th Century.
Aerial Images of Palestine
Professor Burçe Çelik and Dr. Sebastian James Rose discuss aerial images of Palestine during the Mandate period.