Monis BukhariThe Pearl of the Abbasid Table: Makdous! The Maqamat of Eggplantترجمة عن النسخة العربية على مدوّنة البخاريAug 3Aug 3
Monis BukhariThe 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
Monis BukhariThe 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
Monis BukhariSearching 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
Monis BukhariIn 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
Monis BukhariA 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
Monis BukhariFrankincense 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
Monis BukhariArab 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
Monis BukhariA Brief History of Moroccan Zellij and Uzbek Lusterware: From Ancient Egypt to Fes and SamarkandIn the Maghreb, the term “zellij” refers to glazed ceramic, which is, in fact, ceramic coated with glass. In Morocco, the local term for…Jul 5, 2023Jul 5, 2023
Monis BukhariArabic Calligraphy and the Origins of Logo DesignToday, many Arabs work in the field of design, specializing in the craft of creating logos, commonly known internationally as a “logo.”…Jul 3, 2023Jul 3, 2023