Makdous … Unwritten Eating Code for Syrian Households

Makdous … Unwritten Eating Code for Syrian Households

September in Syria is more than just an ordinary month. It is a kind of fuel-charging station for households to be prepared for the season and part of the long winter journey’s gathering of supplies. I quite remember how topsy turvy my house used to be when my mom was...

Keeping “AI” on the Refugee Crisis

Keeping “AI” on the Refugee Crisis

Keeping “A I” on the Refugee Crisis As a person and refugee who lived under the war for three years, I believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will open many educational doors. In Northern Syria, more than three million people live under brutal conditions, wondering...

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...