In what was once the Jewish quarter of Beirut, through a small slit in the metal panel fence, you can... Read More
Culture & Heritage
I found this picture today on the Facebook group قديماً one of many sites now posting pictures of old Beirut. According to... Read More
Nowruz, known as the Persian New Year, was celebrated last Wednesday in Beirut. But an additional celebration was held yesterday... Read More
“There is no need to worry,” said Culture Minister Gaby Layoun, following the theft of 46 items from the crusader... Read More
I’ve been fascinated by glass sidewalks ever since I noticed them in the ruins of downtown Beirut. Buried in decades... Read More
For decades, the curious triangular building in the Clemenceau neighborhood has stood abandoned. But that seems set to change. This... Read More
I just got off the phone with Ziad Maalouf, a son of Lebanese literary giant Amin Maalouf, who’s childhood home... Read More
With fighting in Tripoli and little progress on public services, it’s always nice to see positive events happening in Lebanon,... Read More
I’ve experienced many disturbing episodes in the corporate-owned and operated space known as Beirut Central District (BCD) or “Downtown.” I’ve... Read More
It won’t be long before another historic building vanishes without a trace in Beirut. As one would imagine, there is... Read More