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Monis Bukhari

The History of Early Coffeehouses in Europe

Since ancient times, coffeehouses have been places for gathering, dialogue, and cultural and intellectual exchange. The culture of…

6 min read2 days ago

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The History of Early Coffeehouses in Europe

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Monis Bukhari

The History of Early Coffeehouses in the United States

Through British colonists in the 17th century, coffee made its way to become an integral part of the cultural, social, and economic life in…

3 min read2 days ago

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The History of Early Coffeehouses in the United States

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Monis Bukhari

Searching for My Beloved: From Yemen’s Fields to Costa Rica’s Volcanic Highlands

I am extremely fond of coffee. My upbringing in Damascus has shaped my preferences for coffee towards the city of Aleppo. The Aleppo…

3 min readAug 21, 2023

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Searching for My Beloved: From Yemen’s Fields to Costa Rica’s Volcanic Highlands

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Monis Bukhari

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…

7 min readJul 30, 2023

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In the Sphere of Arabian Love!

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Monis Bukhari

A Tale of a Magical Damascene Incense Burner and French Falsification

Indulge with me in contemplating this Arab masterpiece from the 13th century, which harbors a seed of technology that serves today’s…

5 min readJul 19, 2023

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A Tale of a Magical Damascene Incense Burner and French Falsification

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Monis Bukhari

Frankincense Among the Ancient Arabs: Wisdom Surpassing Its Time

Many people believe that the ancient Arabs burned frankincense out of simple thought and limited knowledge, with the purpose of warding…

6 min readJul 11, 2023

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Frankincense Among the Ancient Arabs: Wisdom Surpassing Its Time

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Monis Bukhari

Arab Women in Ancient Palmyra

This is how the attire of the finest Arab women of northern Arabia looked like centuries before Islam

5 min readJul 10, 2023

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Arab Women in Ancient Palmyra

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Monis Bukhari

A Brief History of Moroccan Zellij and Uzbek Lusterware: From Ancient Egypt to Fes and Samarkand

In the Maghreb, the term “zellij” refers to glazed ceramic, which is, in fact, ceramic coated with glass. In Morocco, the local term for…

10 min readJul 5, 2023

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A Brief History of Moroccan Zellij and Uzbek Lusterware: From Ancient Egypt to Fes and Samarkand

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Monis Bukhari

Arabic Calligraphy and the Origins of Logo Design

Today, many Arabs work in the field of design, specializing in the craft of creating logos, commonly known internationally as a “logo.”…

10 min readJul 3, 2023

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Monis Bukhari

In the Narrative of Authenticity: A Journey of Self-Discovery

{In the human social jungle of existence, you cannot feel alive and blessed without a sense of identity.} ~ Erik Erikson, developmental…

13 min readJun 26, 2023

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In the Narrative of Authenticity: A Journey of Self-Discovery

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Monis Bukhari

Monis Bukhari

Arab researcher, passionate about culinary history, geography, and social history. Uzbek, raised in Syria, resides in Germany. With Arab-Turk roots.

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