Simone Weil and the art of attention

Nearly eight decades after her death, the French philosopher's reflections on suffering, attention, work, and moral seriousness continue to resonate

Bahaa Iy'ali

The Syrian War on An Ancient Heritage

Despite the efforts of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, which is known more widely by its acronym, UNESCO and several European-funded projects aimed at protecting…

Jiwan Soz

The Revival of Egypt’s Hindu Palace

From being a crumbling, bat-infested ruin to now a dazzling cultural and fashion venue, Egypt’s iconic Baron Empain Palace in Heliopolis has indeed come a long way. Often referred to as the Hindu…

Meera Ravi