The Guardian
The Joy and Judgement of Being Out and Proud in Lebanon
The Lebanese band Mashrou' Leila, has long been celebrated and condemned for being unabashedly queer and influencing discussions about queer representation in the Middle East. This video features members of the band and Tarek Ziedan, the...
Great Big Story
Exploring the Timeless Beauty of Jeita Grotto
Discover the stunning Jeita Grotto, Lebanon's hidden gem, and the Spéléo Club's ongoing exploration.
Curated Video
Baking the Taste of Lebanon: Safouf and Rice Pudding Recipe
In this video, viewers will learn how to bake Safouf, a Lebanese cake-like dessert that is not too sweet and can be served with coffee, tea, or milk. The recipe also includes instructions for making a Lebanese-style rice pudding. With...
Curated Video
Learn How to Make Delicious Kibbe: A Traditional Levantine Dish
In this video, the viewer is taught how to make kibbe, a traditional Levantine dish. The recipe includes step-by-step instructions on preparing the meat, soaking the cracked wheat, making the stuffing, assembling the kibbe, and baking it...
Curated Video
Exploring Lebanese Cuisine: Flavors, Ingredients, and Cultural Delights
Lebanese cuisine offers a wonderful variety of flavors and dishes, influenced by the local climate and abundant water supply. From the famous hummus made with chickpeas to the use of herbs like parsley and mint, Lebanese food is known...
Curated Video
Tabouli: A Delicious Lebanese Salad and Meze Dish
Tabouli is a traditional Lebanese dish that has gained worldwide fame. This healthy salad features fresh parsley, mint, tomato, lemon juice, and olive oil, making it a refreshing and flavorful addition to any meal. Whether eaten on its...
Curated Video
Exploring the Cultural Flavours of Lebanese Cuisine
Lebanese cuisine is a vibrant fusion of flavors and influences from various cultures, making it one of the most popular cuisines in the Middle East. With a focus on fresh herbs, spices, and olive oil, Lebanese food offers a diverse range...
Curated Video
Kite Festivals Around the World: A Celebration of Joy and Creativity
Join the global celebration of kite festivals with this engaging video showcasing the joy and excitement of kite flying in various locations around the world. From Lebanon to South Africa, people of all ages and abilities come together...
Curated Video
Preserving Lebanese Seeds: Adding Rare Iris to Britain's Millennium Seed Bank
In this video, we learn about the addition of a wide range of Lebanese seeds to Britain's Millennium Seed Bank. These seeds, carefully harvested by botanists, are sorted, sifted, and checked for quality before being frozen for...
Step Back History
Why Is There No Palestine?
After nearly 100 years, the Zionist movement had come full circle in 1948, declaring Israel an independent state. However, this was amidst chaos and claimed upon land that already had people living there. How do we get from this period...
Ancient Lights Media
Lebanon
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Lebanon.
Jabzy
Great Syrian Revolt - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Great Syrian Revolt
Next Animation Studio
Beirut blast: What we know so far
Ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse is seen by the Lebanese government as the most likely source of the explosion that ripped through Beirut on August 4.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Sietske Noshie - Teaching in Challenging Times - Lebanon
Sietske Noshie teaches at ACS (American Community School) Beirut, Lebanon. Originally from Holland, Sietske came to Beirut as a journalist. The plan was to stay for 3 months; some 27 years later she is still here.
Kult America
Arab Refugee in Poland
When America started bombing Iraq in the early 2000's I felt terrified, disgusted and ashamed of what my country was doing. So when I had the opportunity to sit down with someone who lived through the war from the other side, I...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Hiba Ballout - Teachers Make a Difference - My Parents & Mrs. Prema
Hiba Ballout is Head of secondary cycle, Head of Science Department and a Biology Teacher at Saint Georges schools - Lebanon. Hiba is an Educator at Adyan Foundation for interfaith dialogue and coexistence. She is also an Advisor for...
TLDR News
The Beirut Explosion, Two Weeks Later: Lebanese Government Collapse & Economic Issues - TLDR News
On August 4th a major blast in Beirut destroyed a major part of the city, injured thousands and killed at least 200. This is obviously incredibly tragic, especially for an already struggling country like Lebanon. So in this video we...
TLDR News
The Explosion in Beirut Explained: What Really Happened & What Happens Now? - TLDR News
On Tuesday news spread about a huge explosion in Beirut (Lebanon). At the time it was unclear where the blast came from and what impact it would have. Just over a day later we now want to run through what we currently believe happened,...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Hiba Ballout - Teaching in Challenging Times - Beirut, Lebanon
Hiba Ballout is Head of secondary cycle, Head of Science Department and a Biology Teacher at Saint Georges schools - Lebanon. Hiba is an Educator at Adyan Foundation for interfaith dialogue and coexistence. She is also an Advisor for...
Ancient Lights Media
Syria
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Syria.
The Guardian
Death at Sea
This is the story of five friends – Moaaz, Majd, Rasha, Kinan and Khalid – who fled war-torn Syria to embark on a perilous trip to reach Europe. So far this year an estimated 3,000 migrants have died attempting this same journey. On 16...
Food Farmer Earth
Memories of Lebanese Garden
From the archives: Linda Sawaya shares the illustrations she did for a magazine publication that involved stories about her family, and memories of her lebanese garden.
After Skool
Why Don't Country Flags Use The Color Purple?
For centuries purple dye was worth more than gold. The dye used to produce purple fabric came from a sea snail that only lived off the shores of modern day Lebanon. Because it was so rare, purple became associated with royalty. This is...
Next Animation Studio
Explainer: Why is ammonium nitrate so volatile?
Usually produced in small pallets, ammonium nitrate is capable of self-combustion in sufficiently high temperatures.