Essays & Shorter Work
Shay Miranda writes essays that blend historical research, pop culture observation, and personal storytelling. Her work examines memory, identity, and modern life through a historical lens and has been featured in A-Culturated, Globetrotters, and Teatime History.
History & Memory
Published in Iberospherical
21 February 2025
An article diving into the lives of three influential women in Al-Andalus.
Published in Teatime History
8 October 2024
Learn the story of the lost city of El Dorado, a mythical adventure that kept Spanish conquistadors entranced for centuries.
Travel & Place
Published in Globetrotters
21 May 2025
Mint tea, Islamic tradition, and the kindness of strangers taught me a new definition of home.
25 August 2025
Lessons in respect, language, and humility from life abroad.
Language, Identity, & Power
Published in A-Culturated
16 July 2025
Breaking the cycle of inherited pain—and naming myself free.