A centenarian pioneer enriching Damascus' heritage, introducing the transformative Jacquard technique to elevate the city's iconic brocade industry.

Another epidemic in Syria is the immense rise of undiagnosed Generalized Anxiety Disorder, a disorder whose severity is unfortunately underestimated and impacting our people on both personal and collective levels as a result of daily lived realities during the war and until today.

If our media doesn’t do our people justice, we will. Check out the incredible story of Dr. Souhel Najjar; a Damascus-born neurologist, who managed to save an American woman’s life from a rare, life-threatening disease and become one of the best neurologists of the US.

How did a young Syrian man who moved to Istanbul in 1873 start a culinary revolution that would span continents and cultures? Discover the story of Siddeeq Khabbaz, the founder of the first Shawerma restaurant in Syria, and how his legacy lives on in every bite of this mouthwatering dish.

A further testament to the cultural and historical significance of Syria. We explore some of the features of the Notre-Dame in Paris that surprisingly have origins in Syria. The information is based on the 2019 writings of Middle East researcher Diana Darke.

The vineyards of Syria recover the ancient local practices of winemaking in the region, persisting even through the war, a testament to the continuity of Syrians.

Syria’s material culture is rich and diverse, but it is also endangered by the threats of war, globalization, and colonization. R’s Culture is a project that aims to support Syrian artists, craftworkers, and culture by providing authentically-made Syrian goods to people abroad. By buying these products, you are not only getting high-quality and unique items, but also helping to preserve and spread Syria’s heritage and culture.

Maté is a serious love to many Syrians, especially those from Sweida, the Coast & the Qalamoun Mountains area. But how did this South American drink get into Syrian hands?