Hatred: Pathology or Human Nature?Throughout history, human societies have been buffeted by successive waves of conflicts and wars, bequeathing successive generations with…Oct 28Oct 28
Flags and Their Evolving Concepts Among Arabs and Turks: A Vexillological Analysisfor Arabic click hereOct 16Oct 16
The Pearl of the Abbasid Table: Makdous! The Maqamat of Eggplantترجمة عن النسخة العربية على مدوّنة البخاريAug 3Aug 3
The History of Early Coffeehouses in EuropeSince ancient times, coffeehouses have been places for gathering, dialogue, and cultural and intellectual exchange. The culture of…Apr 23Apr 23
The History of Early Coffeehouses in the United StatesThrough British colonists in the 17th century, coffee made its way to become an integral part of the cultural, social, and economic life in…Apr 23Apr 23
Searching for My Beloved: From Yemen’s Fields to Costa Rica’s Volcanic HighlandsI am extremely fond of coffee. My upbringing in Damascus has shaped my preferences for coffee towards the city of Aleppo. The Aleppo…Aug 21, 2023Aug 21, 2023
In the Sphere of Arabian Love!Often, we engage in dialogues, exchanging words of love in various languages. In Arabic, love is a fundamental and constant term in many…Jul 30, 2023Jul 30, 2023
A Tale of a Magical Damascene Incense Burner and French FalsificationIndulge with me in contemplating this Arab masterpiece from the 13th century, which harbors a seed of technology that serves today’s…Jul 19, 2023Jul 19, 2023
Frankincense Among the Ancient Arabs: Wisdom Surpassing Its TimeMany people believe that the ancient Arabs burned frankincense out of simple thought and limited knowledge, with the purpose of warding…Jul 11, 2023Jul 11, 2023
Arab Women in Ancient PalmyraThis is how the attire of the finest Arab women of northern Arabia looked like centuries before IslamJul 10, 20231Jul 10, 20231