by Rana Allam | Jul 15, 2024 | Stories of Bennu
Penny Universities & Big Money: London Coffeehouses In 1652, the first coffeehouse was opened in London by an eccentric Greek named Pasqua Roseé. It didn’t take long before coffeehouses became a part of London’s culture. These new establishments became fashionable...
by Rana Allam | Jul 1, 2024 | Stories of Bennu
Chess & Existentialism: Parisian Cafés Parisian cafés have long been the epicenter of intellectual and cultural exchange. In the 18th century, the cafés were frequented by the Encyclopédistes, a group of philosophers, writers, and scientists who contributed to the...
by Rana Allam | Jun 15, 2024 | Stories of Bennu
Of Ancient Heliopolis, they wrote In the golden age of ancient civilizations, Heliopolis, the “City of the Sun,” stood as a beacon of knowledge, spirituality, and grandeur. This revered city, once home to the great sun temples and centers of learning, has...
