He was also interested in historic research and produced several works focusing on Arab history, the Levant and especially Palestine.[1] His historical research works include an edition of Mawāniḥ al-uns bi-riḥlatī li-Wādī al-Quds by 18th century traveler Al-Luqaimi which describes Jerusalem under Ottoman rule;[2] a history of the Golan Heights based on the writings of Arab historians,[3] and a research regarding the authenticity of Abu Khalil Qabbani's journey to the United States in the late 19th century.[4]