This is Beirut, 07/07 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Egypt Cairo Tutankhamun Culture Art Heritage
As a teenager, Eid Mertah would pore over books about King Tutankhamun, tracing hieroglyphs and dreaming of holding the boy pharaoh's golden mask in his hands. Years later, the Egyptian conservator found himself gently brushing centuries-old dust off one of Tut's gilded ceremonial shrines — a piece he had only seen in textbooks. "I studied ...
This is Beirut, 24/06 13:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Heritage Palace of Versaille AI Statues France Culture
At the Palace of Versailles, visitors now converse with statues instead of listening to traditional audio guides, thanks to an innovation made possible by two artificial intelligence (AI) partners. The château unveiled the project to the press on Monday evening: a joint effort between American AI systems developer OpenAI and French start-up Ask ...
This is Beirut, 06/06 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Desert Mauritania Manuscripts Culture Art Heritage
From his roof, Sidi Mohamed Lemine Sidiya scans the mediaeval town of Oualata, a treasure that is disappearing under the sands of the Mauritanian desert. "It's a magnificent, extraordinary town," said Sidiya, who is battling to preserve the place known as the "Shore of Eternity". Oualata is one of a UNESCO-listed quartet of ancient, fortified ...
Yara Germany, 01/06 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Hrajel tradition heritage craftsman Lebbedeh
In Hrajel, high in the Keserwan mountains, Youssef Karam Akiki is the last craftsman in Lebanon still making the Lebbedeh – a traditional woolen headpiece rooted in Phoenician heritage. With patience and precision, he now passes this ancestral craft to his young daughter and nephews. In an era where social media revives forgotten traditions, ...
This is Beirut, 09/04 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Perfume Art Culture Heritage Luxury
In rapid succession, molten drops of glass fall into molds, giving shape to iconic perfume bottles from Lancôme, Chanel, and Guerlain—now produced with a lighter carbon footprint thanks to a new electric furnace at the Pochet du Courval glassworks in Normandy. An intense heat surrounds the furnace, which continuously melts a mix of raw ...
This is Beirut, 04/04 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
France Hotel History Heritage Culture Art
Situated in the center of the Left Bank area of the French capital, the Art Deco institution was opened in 1910 and owes its existence to its neighbor Bon Marche, one of the first department stores in the world. Real estate group Alrov, controlled by Alfred Akirov and his family, will retain ownership of the building. Originally baptized with the ...
This is Beirut, 04/04 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Movie Cinema Heritage Culture Tom Cruise Val Kilmer
During the annual CinemaCon industry summit held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Tom Cruise paid heartfelt tribute to his late Top Gun co-star Val Kilmer, who passed away earlier this week. Before unveiling exclusive footage from his forthcoming film Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Cruise led theater owners in a solemn moment of ...
This is Beirut, 27/03 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Art Exhibition NYC Culture Heritage
New York's storied Frick Collection will reopen its doors on April 17 after five years closed to the public for a major renovation, which curators hope will future-proof the collection of former coal and steel magnate Henry Clay Frick. "The Frick is back!" proclaimed Axel Rüger, director of the museum – a 20th-century mansion filled with ...
This is Beirut, 07/03 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Architecture Culture Art Heritage
Ricardo Scofidio, an architect in New York City whose firm designed some of the city's most iconic structures, such as the High Line elevated park in Manhattan, died on Thursday at age 89, according to US media. Together with his wife, Elizabeth Diller, Scofidio founded the design firm now called Diller Scofidio + Renfro, known for its conceptual ...
This is Beirut, 02/03 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cinema Legacy Heritage Art Culture
Hollywood icon Gene Hackman was likely dead for around ten days before his body was discovered alongside that of his wife in their Santa Fe home, authorities announced Friday. The 95-year-old actor and classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found lifeless on Wednesday, along with the body of one of their dogs. While no signs of foul play were ...
This is Beirut, 22/01 11:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A special information session on Lebanon was held on Tuesday at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, aiming to present the organization’s support plan for Lebanon. This plan, based on a resolution adopted by UNESCO’s Executive Board last October, will provide support for the education, media and journalist protection sectors, and safeguard ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 19/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fashion France Paris Art Heritage Trend
This iconic accessory has transcended eras, establishing itself as a cornerstone of timeless style. Once associated with artistic and intellectual circles, the beret now reinvents itself to captivate a contemporary generation of fashion enthusiasts. From bold hues to sustainable materials, the beret balances tradition with innovation. A Legacy ...