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Saint George Orthodox Church in Broummana, Lebanon — A Modernist Tent of Light
Rising above the wooded slopes of Broummana, Saint George Orthodox Church — known locally as Mar Jirjis — stands as one of the most compelling…
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The Palestine Sunbird (Cinnyris osea) — A National Symbol in Flight
The Palestine sunbird (Cinnyris osea) is one of the most dazzling birds of the Middle East. Small in size but radiant in appearance, it flashes metallic…
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Timgad — The Roman City of Algeria
On the northern slopes of the Aurès Mountains in northeastern Algeria lie the ruins of Timgad, one of the most complete and informative examples of…
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Michel Chiha and the Politics of Confidence
Michel Chiha’s intellectual and political sensibility was shaped long before the birth of the Lebanese state. Banker, essayist, and political thinker…
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Kenneth Khouri — A Lebanese Jamaican Pioneer Who Captured a Nation’s Sound
When Kenneth Khouri bought a disc-recording machine in Miami in the late 1940s — almost on a whim — he did not imagine that the decision would alter the…
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An Unlikely National Symbol of Lebanon — The Striped Hyena
When most countries select a national animal, they choose creatures associated with power or elegance — lions, eagles, or stallions. Lebanon’s national…
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January 2026

The Tripoli International Fair — Ruins of a Modern Dream
In the heart of Tripoli, Lebanon’s second-largest city, lies one of the most ambitious architectural projects of the twentieth century in the Middle…
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The Alawites of the Eastern Mediterranean — Beyond Sect and State
Misunderstood and often mislabeled, the Alawites of the Eastern Mediterranean are explored through history, faith, and resilience — without flattening…
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Ferdinando Manetti — The Italian Painter Who Helped Shape Lebanese Modern Art
Ferdinando Manetti was an Italian painter whose work and teaching played a formative role in shaping modern Lebanese art in the mid-20th century. From…
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Performing Identity — Traditional Arts of Oman
Omani traditional arts constitute a living expression of the country’s social life, values, and collective memory. Through poetry, movement, music, and…
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When The Beatles Visited Beirut — A Brief But Remarkable Stop in 1964
On a warm Sunday afternoon in June 1964, hundreds of people pressed against the edge of Beirut International Airport’s runway, straining for a glimpse…
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The Traditional Architecture of Tunisia — A Living Legacy of Culture and Climate
In Tunisia, architecture is more than shelter – it’s a record of civilizations, a tool for survival, and a reflection of identity. From the busy medinas…
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