Peace through education and understanding
Explore Middle Eastern history with our powerful personalized tools
Test your knowledge, discover fascinating topics
Fact-check and stay informed with verified sources
Play to learn and enjoy fun bite-size content
Who we are
We develop personalized evidence-based scholar-curated learning experiences to help people understand the history of the Middle East.
The topics include Israel, Palestine, Jews, Palestinians, Arabs, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Holocaust, Naqba, and many others.
Our learning tools
Middleastory
A fast-paced quiz game designed to surface verified facts in lightning rounds.
Coming soon: our proprietary fact-checker.
Not sure which version of the story to believe?
Type in your query
Get a verified answer
Delve into the context
Our Approach
01
Evidence-Based Learning
We use only verifiable sources — government records, academic research, and established archives. No unverified claims.
02
Balanced by Design
Our content is not politically charged. You engage with facts first, then see clear explanations and sources.
03
Built for Real Understanding
Brief 3–5-question rounds make it easy to expand your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and form informed opinions.
Your Questions, Answered
How long is a round?
Three to five questions (under 60 seconds).
Where does U-ME get its facts?
Only from verified sources: United Nations, Encyclopædia Britannica, government archives, and peer-reviewed research. We never use Wikipedia or Reddit.
Can I use U-ME’s tools for education purposes?
Yes. Our format featuring balanced bite-size content works well for classrooms, workshops, and discussion groups, among other learner-centric settings.
How does U-ME keep its content balanced?
Questions highlight info gaps and common misconceptions across perspectives. Our goal is to foster understanding, not to persuade.
Talk to Us
Interested in using Middleastory with students or in a workshop? Want to explore a partnership or share feedback?
We’d love to hear from you.