Bélinda Ibrahim, 08/03 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
8 March Culture Women' s Rights History World
In the misty streets of New York in 1908, no one could have imagined that a group of exhausted, underpaid textile workers were paving the way for a global movement. As they stood up against inhumane working conditions, they had no idea they were writing the first chapter of a long history of struggle. Back then, March 8 was just another date on ...
Bélinda Ibrahim, 07/03 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Story Diary Evie Riski Culture History
In a modest home with wooden planks weathered by Lakota’s harsh winters, a timeworn hand glides across the paper. This daily ritual, repeated consistently for nearly a century, has become as natural to Evie Riski as the act of breathing. Since the first day of the year 1936, this now-centenarian has never missed her appointment with writing, ...
This is Beirut, 09/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Egypt Culture History Archaeology Tourism
On January 8, Egypt unveiled a series of significant archaeological discoveries at the Deir al-Bahari necropolis in Luxor, shedding light on ancient history, spanning from the Middle Kingdom through the 18th Dynasty. Among the finds were 4,000-year-old tombs of high-ranking officials and artwork dating back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut, one of ...
Juliana Breidy, 2024-12-26 19:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fashion Culture Holidays Festive History
The 90s: Minimalism in the Spotlight The 90s marked a break from the extravagance of previous decades. Elegance became understated, silhouettes were simplified, and luxurious fabrics like satin and silk crepe took center stage. The little black dress established itself as a timeless essential, while clean lines added a subtle modernity. Recreate ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-19 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Notre-Dame Paris Artist History Art Culture
On Wednesday, December 18, the designs for six new stained glass windows for the fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral were unveiled for the first time. French contemporary artist Claire Tabouret has been selected to infuse the iconic 12th-century structure with a modern twist as part of its ongoing restoration, following the devastating 2019 ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-11 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In a striking reminder of Athens’ rich historical tapestry, laborers digging a trench for natural gas pipelines unearthed a marble statue and Roman-era artifacts near the Acropolis. Greece’s Culture Ministry announced the discovery on Tuesday, highlighting its significance to the country’s archaeological heritage. The centerpiece of the ...
Alain E. Andrea, 2024-12-08 15:10 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Baalbeck Festival Art Music History
“Is this truly the title?” one might wonder, as though such an article could settle for anything less than a simple yet profound headline. Herbert von Karajan. That is the title, and no other could suffice. Any qualifier would diminish its essence; any superlative would merely skim the surface, falling short of the reality it seeks to ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-27 13:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Laboratory History Culture Paris
Marie Curie's laboratory, located in the Curie Pavilion at the Institut Curie in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, "will be protected as a historic monument," announced the Ministry of Culture on Tuesday. This decision follows months of debates between advocates of scientific heritage and supporters of the modernization project led by the Institut ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-26 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Paris France History Notre-Dame
Americans have shown an outpouring of support for the restoration of Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral, donating millions of dollars in the wake of the devastating 2019 fire that threatened to destroy the iconic structure. With contributions ranging from small gifts of $10 to major pledges of $10 million, U.S. donors have been pivotal in the rebuilding ...
Alain E. Andrea, 2024-11-17 18:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Winter awakens early in Lebanon, shaken by the breath of time. Winds of violence reignite the embers of war, buried beneath the ashes of a peace that, alas, hangs by a thread. The rain turns furious, desperate, ashy and absurd. A snow of fire and blood falls, heavy and relentless. Its impudent crimson stains a humanity stripped from its soul. The ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-10 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
More than five years after the devastating fire that ravaged Notre-Dame de Paris, the iconic cathedral will reopen its doors on December 8, 2024. This massive restoration project, which involved nearly 2,000 people, has breathed new life into the historic building, which was damaged at various levels by the flames. Destruction and Damage The ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-09 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
At the age of 10, Itaru Sekiguchi experienced a shock that would change the course of his life. "A deafening sound," he recalls. He first heard it while standing in front of the great organ of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. This pivotal moment sparked an uncontrollable passion for music and the "king of instruments," a love that, forty years ...