Baghdad Burning is (another) blog written by an Iraqi with a very good command of English and a nice, breezy prose-style. However, the blogger here is a woman, and her perspective is different enough from Salam Pax's that this makes for a fascinating counterpoint (or at least alternative) to his very good blog.
The Myth: Iraqis, prior to occupation, lived in little beige tents set up on the sides of little dirt roads all over Baghdad. The men and boys would ride to school on their camels, donkeys and goats. These schools were larger versions of the home units and for every 100 students, there was one turban-wearing teacher who taught the boys rudimentary math (to count the flock) and reading. Girls and women sat at home, in black burkas, making bread and taking care of 10-12 children.
(via William Gibson)
