How did coffee spread around the world? And how can a cup of coffee change the world for the better?

How did coffee spread around the world? And how can a cup of coffee change the world for the better?

The word coffee in English is taken from the Dutch Word “koffie” which was taken from the Turkish word “kahve” which was taken as well from the Arabic word “قهوة.” Ethiopia is the country where coffee first came into the world; ten centuries ago the coffee plant was...

The Fez Throughout History

The Fez Throughout History

The fez, or tarboush as it is called in the Levant (Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, and Jordan) is also called “سر بوشش دادن” in Persian, which means headdress. This flat-topped men’s hat is red, cone-shaped, made out of felt, and topped with a tassel. Some sources say the...

Afamiyah: the City of Old Treasures

Afamiyah: the City of Old Treasures

I am Fatema from Hama governorate. Hama is considered an historical city that dates back to before Christ and is one of the oldest cities in the world. Afamiyah, part of Hama, is nicknamed Abi AlFedaa. It is famous for its water wheels and archeological sites. I was...

The Love Story of Al Mu’tamid Ibn Abbad

The Love Story of Al Mu’tamid Ibn Abbad

The love story of Al Mu’tamid Ibin Abbad and his wife Etemad Al Rumaikiyyah is one of the most romantic love stories in Andalusian history. Historians believe that Prince Mohammad Ibin Abbad first met Etemad Al-Rumaykiah, his wife, near a valley he was passing through...