by Bishoy | Aug 1, 2024 | Featured, Stories of Bennu
Of the City of the Sun, Heliopolis Heliopolis, one of the grand cities of the ancient world, was a center of culture, commerce, and learning. Known by various names, it was called Heliopolis (“City of the Sun”), the City of On (“City of Being”), and Iunu (“City of the...
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...
