Historical Snapshot

#Historical Snapshot

Step back in time and delve into the colorful and curious tales from Lebanon's past. Discover all the unexpected stories that shaped our nation, and learn a little something on the way.

Blog 14 May 2025

Studio Shehrazade in Saida: Reframing Heteronormativity in the Modern Era

Blog 10 Apr 2025

Al Ezez Café: A Historic Beirut Landmark From the 1900s

Blog 23 Mar 2025

The Evolution of the Lebanese Currency: A Visual History

Blog 31 Jan 2025

This is the Oldest Recording of the Lebanese National Anthem

Blog 24 Nov 2024

Fattoush: A War-Born Dish That Became a Lebanese Tradition

Blog 31 Jul 2024

The Lebanese Man Who Immigrated to the Wrong Country in 1854

Blog 31 Jul 2024

Why Do Lebanese People Love Clichés About Lebanon? Let's Talk About It

Blog 26 Jul 2024

Who Was Hester Stanhope, the 'Queen' of Lebanon?

Blog 05 Jun 2024

There Was a Volcano in Lebanon...Where Did It Go?

Blog 30 May 2024

Did You Know There Were 150 Lebanese People on the Titanic?

Stuff We Love 02 May 2024

This Is The First Ever Photo Taken Of Beirut!

Blog 14 Mar 2024

Antoine: A Look At Lebanon's Top Bookstore

Stuff We Love 22 Feb 2024

Video: Exploring Lebanon's Oldest Remaining Cinema After Its Restoration

Blog 23 Jan 2024

Meshta7 B Jrish: A Jnoubi Flatbread Rich In Heritage

Blog 09 Jan 2024

A Look At The Origins Of The Lebanese Manouche And Its Flavors

Blog 19 Dec 2023

Do You Know About Lebanon's First-Ever Beauty Queen From 1935?

Stuff We Love 29 Nov 2023

17 Of The Most Interesting Lebanese Finds On eBay

Blog 06 Nov 2023

What's The History Behind South Lebanon's Olive Trees?

Stuff We Love 06 Nov 2023

The Tale of Donna Maria Sursock Palace in Sawfar

Blog 28 Aug 2023

How Many Lebanese Leaders Have Visited The USA?

Blog 15 Aug 2023

The Biggest Bank Heist In Beirut's History

Blog 03 Aug 2023

The Story Of The First Lebanese Woman MP

Blog 24 Jul 2023

When Were Beirut's Most Iconic Landmarks Built?

Blog 08 Jul 2023

The Legend Of Beirut's Pigeon Rocks

Blog 05 Jul 2023

The Greek Philosophers Of Saida and Tyre

Blog 23 Jun 2023

Life In Phoenicia Under The Roman Empire

Blog 07 Jun 2023

The Ottoman Conquest Of Lebanon

Blog 31 May 2023

The Lebanese-Brazilian Football Player Who Won A World Cup

Blog 19 May 2023

Lebanon's Brother Popes: Sisinnius & Constantine of Tyre

Blog 16 May 2023

The Collapse Of Lebanon's Intra Bank In 1966

Blog 18 Apr 2023

Historical Snapshot: The Mongols In Lebanon

Blog 04 Apr 2023

Historical Snapshot: The Early Humans of Ksar Akil

Blog 28 Mar 2023

Historical Snapshot: The Origins of Winemaking In Lebanon

Blog 21 Mar 2023

Historical Snapshot: The Collapse Of The Lebanese Lira In The 1980s

Blog 15 Mar 2023

Historical Snapshot: The Story Behind Lebanon's B018 Night Club

Blog 08 Mar 2023

Historical Snapshot: The Hidden Role Of Women In Lebanon's Labor Struggles

Blog 06 Mar 2023

Historical Snapshot: Inside The Phoenicians' Vast Maritime Trade Network

Blog 27 Feb 2023

Historical Snapshot: The Curious Stories of the Crusader Counts of Tripoli

Blog 21 Feb 2023

Historical Snapshot: The Tacos Arabes Lebanese People Brought to Mexico

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