The Journal

Understand the people and stories behind the places.

• A Short History of DamascusAn accessible timeline introducing the different periods that shaped the city.5 days agoGuide
• Understanding the Historic Schools of DamascusHow educational institutions became part of the city’s religious and architectural landscape.1 week agoEssay
• A Walk Through al-Hamidiyah SouqTrades, sweets, and the rhythm of the covered market that leads to the Umayyad Mosque.2 weeks agoPhoto essay
• The Teachers Who Shaped the CityGenerations of scholars whose circles met in the courtyards and madrasas of Damascus.3 weeks agoProfile
• Caravanserais and the Old Trade RoadsHow khans housed merchants, goods, and stories along the routes into Syria.1 month agoLong read