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$Bas Sou\'al | afikra Community Podcast$ Bas Sou'al | afikra Community PodcastWho was L.A Attorney George Shibley? | Farrah BerrouThis episode was recorded on May 21st 2023 and was based on a presentation that Farrah gave at a afikra presentation in Los Angeles.All community presentations are prepared and presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject. Discover more and browse the resources we mention here 👉 https://www.afikra.com/talks/london/2023/ibrahimRead more about Arab Routes: Pathways to Syrian California 👉 https://www.sup.org/books/title/?id=29385&promo=S21XMESA-FMHosted by:Mysa Khalil-Hussein 👉 https://www.instagram.com/my_sa/2024-06-1342 min

B for Bacchus28. Mapping Out Wine's Origins with Dr. Patrick McGovernFarrah speaks to Dr. Patrick E. McGovern, the Scientific Director of the Biomolecular Archaeology Project for Cuisine, Fermented Beverages, and Health at the University of Pennsylvania Museum in Philadelphia. He's the author of many books including Ancient Wine: The Search for the Origins of Viniculture and Uncorking the Past: The Quest for Wine, Beer, and Other Alcoholic Beverages. They discuss the study of wine's origins and when Dr. McGovern's own origins in wine began. Oldest Evidence of Winemaking Discovered at 8,000-Year-Old Village Tapline: Trans-Arabian Pipeline Afikra: How did the Construction of Tapline Alter Life in...2022-06-2956 min

B for Bacchus27. Allow Me to Reintroduce MyselfAfter a long hiatus, the podcast returns with the first episode of the long-awaited Season 3. This time, host Farrah Berrou is the interviewee and fellow writer, historian, and Twitter friend, N.A. Mansour, is the interviewer. They discuss the beginnings, the shifts, and the motivations behind the platform and podcast. Some work by N.A Mansour: What Is the Arabesque Kitchen? Instead of Asking “How Are You,” I Ask “What’re You Eating?” When the Non-Muslim World Flattens Me, I Run to Feel Human Again Hazine Blog Season 3 i...2022-05-1256 min

Instant Coffee2.10 A Brief History of Wine with Farrah BerrouFrom Tlmecen through to Bethlehem and the Bekaa Valley, we chart the history of wine production in the Middle East and North Africa. Farrah Berrou talks us through her journey of wine writing for a Western audience and what the future holds for Lebanese wine. We also explore the relationship between french colonialism and wine production, and ideas of nationhood, religion, and politics in Algeria and Palestine. Farrah is founder of B for Bacchus, a media platform & podcast featuring wine stories from the Fertile Crescent. Farrah is also a contributing editor to The Wine Zine, a print p...2021-11-2323 min

Foreign Policy PlaylistWine-Making in BethlehemForeign Policy recommends: B for BacchusThis week on FP Playlist, we feature an episode from B for Bacchus — a podcast about wine and culture in Lebanon and the surrounding areas. This episode explores the first Palestinian winery near Bethlehem, and pays attention to the discussion of indigenous Palestinian and Israeli grape varieties. B for Bacchus Host Farrah Berrou spoke with FP’s guest host — and wine lover — Jack Detsch about these distinctions in wine varieties and the future of wineries in the region.For a lim...2021-09-1544 min

B for Bacchus26. LEBANON - Little Bible Land in the Crossfire of HistoryFarrah shares some updates on Season 3 (returning in October!). Plus, she reads an article from a 1970 issue of National Geographic Magazine titled, "Lebanon, Little Bible Land in the Crossfire of History" by William S. Ellis. Discuss the episode with listeners here.Subscribe B for Bacchus on Patreon 2021-08-1643 min

Who Run the WorldSearching for Home with Farrah BerrouIt’s been a year since the August 4th explosion in Beirut. We wanted to commemorate the one year anniversary of the port explosion by having a conversation with our friend Farrah Berrou. A year ago, we had spoken to Farrah in the days after the explosion. We wanted to create a space of grief and support through conversation. This year we felt like we needed to do the same. Farrah was in Beirut on August 4th 2020, but has since left for California. From three different countries, the three of us shared how we currently feel about Lebanon, highlighting ou...2021-08-1144 min

The Fire These Times85/ The Legacy of the Great Lebanon Famine (with Lina Mounzer and Timour Azhari)This is a conversation with Lina Mounzer and Timour Azhari, repeat guests on the podcast, about the legacy of the Great Famine of Mount Lebanon (1915–1918) and its legacy today. Get early access + more perks at Patreon.com/firethesetimes Blog: https://thefirethisti.me You can follow on Twitter or Instagram @ firethesetimes too. Topics Discussed + Resources: What was the Great Famine? Causes and Context (Allies blockading from the sea, Ottomans barring grains, role of local elites like Michel Sursock) Hunger and Hallucination: Tales from the Great Famine (Lina's talk) An Abandoned Village Be...2021-07-312h 26

Disgorgeous PodcastLebacchanal Part 5Duck is joined by Lebanese content creator extraordinaire Farrah Berrou to discuss the history of wine in the region, interesting uses for amphorae, and how listeners can actually aid in the recovery from the blast in the port of Beirut on August 4th.2021-06-1603 min

The TripBeirut: Farrah BerrouLebanese wine expert and podcast host Farrah Berrou takes The Trip Into the Beqaa Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2021-05-241h 09

B for Bacchus25. LEBANON - Politics can play a part; it doesn’t have to thoughMonths after its release online, Farrah discusses the documentary Wine and War with Lebanese wine writer, Michael Karam, who was part of the project. The documentary tells the story of Lebanese wine "seen through the lens of war and instability." The Beirut Banyan with Michael Karam #230 Subscribe B for Bacchus on Patreon 2021-02-1140 min

B for Bacchus24. LEBANON - The story never stopped, it continued with usBack in July, Farrah had breakfast with Christiane Issa Nahas of Domaine des Tourelles. They discuss how one of the oldest Lebanese wineries was established by a French engineer, what it was like for her to work with her dad as the eldest and first of the 2nd generation to join the crew, AND who the artisans of Beit Chabeb are. L'Atelier du Miel Green Glass Initiative of Lebanon Meet the last potter in Beit Shabab - Daily Star Lebanon Fawzi Fakhoury, the last potter of Beit Chabeb - L'Orient Le Jour ...2020-11-3000 min

B for Bacchus23. LEVANT - Arak & mountains is like salt & pepperOver Zoom, Farrah speaks to Joseph and Marwan El Asmar about arak. Joseph, calling in from South Lebanon's Jezzine, is the author of The Milk of Lions, a book about the history of alcohol in the Middle East. Meanwhile, his son Marwan is based in NYC and continues his father's research on arak now that the book has been published. The second half of the episode includes snippets from listeners across the world as they share their thoughts, memories, and tips on the aniseed-flavored drink of the Levant. A Brief History of Alcohol 2020-11-0400 min

B for Bacchus22. LEVANT - The Abbasids love their glitterIn this episode, Farrah chats with Joumana Medlej, a French-Lebanese artist based in London. We discuss her book, Inks & Paints of the Middle East, and whether or not she came across wine/grapes as an ingredient for such things. Joumana’s Illustrated Books Annals of the Caliph’s Kitchens by Nawal Nasrallah Folio from the Blue Qur’an Viticulture Copper Alternatives Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours 2020-10-2100 min

The afikra Podcast‎“What is Khufu's Solar Barge?” [afikra Community ‎Presentation from Farrah Berrou]Farrah shares with us her deep dive into the 5000 year old Khufu ship. It was sealed in a pit in the Giza pyramid complex at the foot of the Great Pyramid of Giza around 2500 BC.Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna, afikraEdited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music by: Tarek YamaniAbout afikra Community Presentations:Every Saturday a community member delivers an in-depth presentation on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s history and culture during a one-hour online event. The presentation is the ‎culmination of a month-long afikra coaching process to help identi...2020-10-2130 min

B for Bacchus21. LEBANON - Only Archeology Can Give Us the Right AnswersAfter exactly one year since the launch of the podcast, we're back with Season 2! For the first episode, Farrah speaks to Dr. Helene Sader from the American University of Beirut about the Tell el Burak Archeological Project and the Phoenician wine press discovered there. Some references: 2,600-year-old wine 'factory' unearthed in Lebanon by Tom Metcalfe, National Geographic The article in Antiquity The Daily Star article about Emir Maurice Chehab & Olga Chaiban by Peter Speetjens A Heritage to Restore by Kerry Abbott, Aramco World Support B for Bacchus on Patreon 2020-10-0700 min

DisgorgeousEpisode 129: Lebacchanal featuring Farrah BerrouDuck is joined by Lebanese content creator extraordinaire Farrah Berrou to discuss the history of wine in the region, interesting uses for amphorae, and how listeners can actually aid in the recovery from the blast in the port of Beirut on August 4th. If you can, please consider donating to the Lebanese Red cross or Impact Lebanon, and certainly make time in your drinking schedule for some Baalbek Bangers. Please listen to Farrah's podcast, B for Bacchus, and consider booking a class with her via zoom. ////LIST////Couvent Rouge (Walid Habchy & Eddie Chami), VDT, 'Leb-Nat Ruby,' 2019,//D...2020-10-041h 02

B for BacchusSeason Two Coming SoonA quick update from Farrah on the status of the podcast, Patreon, and the upcoming Season Two. Translation of "Li Beirut" taken from Why must every Lebanese generation endure violent chaos—and its aftermath? by Rania Abouzeid 2020-09-0403 min

B for BacchusBEIRUT BLASTS - Conversation with Who Run the WorldOn Tuesday, an explosion of 2750 TONS of ammonium nitrate shattered the entire country (and neighboring ones). Rhea, Marilyn, and Farrah had planned this crossover episode before the tragedy. Instead of rescheduling, they decided to talk about where they're heads are at 36 hours after the blasts. To donate: Lebanese Red Cross Impact Lebanon Arcenciel Offre Joie More here.2020-08-0843 min

Who Run the WorldBeirut - August 2020On August 4 2020 at 6:07 PM Beirut was rocked with an explosion that shattered the entire city. After Hiroshima and Nagasaki, this is the 3rd biggest explosion in a city in recorded history. Countless lives were lost, hundreds of homes were brought to the ground, and 300,000 people were displaced. Our city, no longer recognizable. As expats, the first day was spent calling friends and family, praying they would pick up, that they were alive. The second day, the only way we knew how to cope was to try and figure out how we could help. Here is our conversation with Farrah...2020-08-0743 min

The Beirut BanyanEp.200 (Live Video): Beirut Needs Your Help, Part 2Click to watch: https://youtu.be/CGjfd0U3pGg Links referenced in this episode to help donate to the victims of yesterday's explosions in Beirut. Lebanese Red Cross: https://www.supportlrc.app/donate/ Impact Lebanon / Just Giving: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lebanon-relief?utm_term=re7R78DA2/ Ahla Fawda: https://www.just-help.org/c/AhlaFawda/ Beit El Baraka: https://beitelbaraka.net/donation/pay/ Lebanese Food Bank https://lebanesefoodbank.org/donate/ Live Love Lebanon: https://www.givingloop.org/livelove/ Caritas Lebanon: http://www.caritas.org.lb/get_involved/donate/ Lebanon Needs: https://www.lebanonneeds.org/donate/ Embrace Lebanon: https://embracelebanon...2020-08-072h 47

B for Bacchus20. JUST A DROP - The Lost Glass and CigaretteJUST A DROP: Less than 10 minutes about a wine topic, some news, and updates. Once again, Farrah went a little over the 10-minute mark for this one. After stumbling upon 1924's lost silent film "WINE," Farrah investigated if there are any wine films from this side of the world and she visited Abboudi Abou Jaoude for some help. This is what she discovered. Most of America's Silent Films Are Lost Forever Who was the original It girl? ABBOUDI ABOU JAOUDÉ AND THE FORGOTTEN ERA OF ARAB CINEMA 1955's "A Glass and a...2020-06-2913 min

B for Bacchus19. JUST A DROP - The Middle YeastJUST A DROP: Less than 10 minutes about a wine topic, some news, and updates. This one's about the microbe that gives us so many of our favorite foods & drinks: Yeast. Farrah talks about the fermentation process and the significance of yeast in winemaking. Yeast Fermentation and the Making of Beer Synthetic Yeast & Designer Yeast Jancis Robinson's Take on Yeast Forbes: Secret Life of Yeast The Science of Winemaking Yeasts Watch COOKED on NETFLIX 2020-06-0110 min

B for Bacchus18. JUST A DROP - Wine of the BeanJUST A DROP: Less than 10 minutes about a wine topic, some news, and updates. Disclaimer - this one’s a little over 10 minutes but it’s worth it! In this short episode, Farrah goes over the origins of coffee and why it was called “the wine of the Arabs.” Support B for Bacchus on Patreon References: Hammam Radio Oxford Symposium on Food and Cookery 1991, Harlan Walker Paradise Dictionary - Dictionary of English words of Arabic etymology part II- Mohannad Al Fallouji, PhD Coffee and Qahwa: How a drink for Arab mystics went global ...2020-05-1412 min

B for Bacchus17. JUST A DROP - Corona BorealisJUST A DROP: Less than 10 minutes about a wine topic, some news, and updates. Back with another short episode this week on the story of Bacchus' wife, Ariadne, and the Corona Borealis. Support B for Bacchus on Patreon 2020-04-2308 min

B for Bacchus16. LEBANON - For people to try your product, you have to give them a reasonRECORDED BEFORE CORONAVIRUS. Farrah speaks to Joe Saade of Terre Joie, the home of vineyards that sit on the vertex of 3 tectonic plates in the Bekaa Valley. From Saddam Hussein to Amal Clooney, this episode is jam-packed with info on what makes the wines of Lebanon so special and what needs to be done so people all around the world know that. Joe's blog Michel Basbous 2020-04-101h 00

B for Bacchus15. JUST A DROP - The Levant Fault SystemJUST A DROP: Less than 10 minutes about a wine topic, some news, and updates. The Levant Fault System, or the Dead Sea Transform, is a network of fault lines that lie under and through Lebanon. The 3 main ones have caused catastrophic earthquakes in the past but they also gave Lebanon rich topography and soils great for grape-growing. Farrah talks about it all in under 8 minutes so make sure to listen to last week's episode to know the background on Lebanon's seismology studies. Sources: "The historical earthquakes of Syria: an analysis of large and...2020-03-2607 min

B for Bacchus14. LEBANON - Competition pushes you to pay attention to what you’re producingRECORDED BEFORE CORONAVIRUS. Elie Maamari, export manager of Chateau Ksara, Lebanon’s oldest and largest winery, talks to Farrah about his 40-year career in wine. From winemaker to pushing Ksara wines abroad, they discuss making wine during the war, opportunities in the market, and memories of the Ksara Observatory. WSJ: A Winery Survives in Lebanon Ksara Observatory Records Nikula Shahin Weather Station Books - Jesuit Contribution to Science: A History by Augustin Udias - Searching the Heavens and the Earth: the History of Jesuit Observatories by Augustin Udias ...2020-03-1852 min

B for Bacchus13. JUST A DROP - Obeidy vs. MerwahJUST A DROP: Less than 10 minutes about a wine topic, some news, and updates. Obeidy (also spelled Obaideh, Obeideh, Obeidi - you get the point) and Merwah are two indigenous white grapes of Lebanon but how do they differ? Farrah breaks it down in a short clip. Phylloxera makes a cameo too. 2020-03-0507 min

B for Bacchus12. LEBANON - People flooded to Baalbeck because of waterFarrah talks to Alia Fares, a German-Lebanese archaeologist & tour guide who’s very, very familiar with the ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site of Baalbeck, home to the Temple of Bacchus. Alia breaks down the architecture and historical significance of the temple complex and the city itself. German Archeological Institute The Myth of the Megalith - The New Yorker Kerning Cultures: Collateral Damage A Better Beirut with Alia Fares 2020-02-281h 03

B for Bacchus11. BONUS - Don’t leave me far from Al FerzolWe're back with Alex Rowell again for a bonus clip on Abu Nuwas' work and whether or not he ever wrote about Lebanon. In this short episode, we talk about Al Ferzol, the Mu'allaqat, and how wine descriptors have evolved. 2020-02-2011 min

B for Bacchus10. LEVANT - Wine has always been a part of thisOur first episode of 2020 is with Alex Rowell, author of Vintage Humor: The Islamic Wine Poetry of Abu Nuwas. Farrah talks to Alex about who Abu Nuwas was and what his poetry meant to Arabic literature, Islam, and wine. Don't miss the announcements at the end. Encyclopedia Britannica: Arabic Literature The Trip Podcast 2020-02-1142 min

B for Bacchus9. LEBANON - Through resilience, through believing, in the end we can persistSPECIAL NYE RELEASE: Today marks the 5th anniversary of Serge Hochar’s passing. This episode is dedicated to the wine legend. Farrah speaks to his son, Marc Hochar, about the philosophy of Chateau Musar and what it means to believe. GQ: A Wine Worth Fighting For Decanter: Remembering Serge NYTimes: Eric Asimov on Chateau Musar 2019-12-3133 min

B for Bacchus8. PALESTINE - Use what you have in your own country, in your own landsFor a special Christmas release, B for Bacchus leaves Lebanon for the first time and talks to Fadi Batarseh of Cremisan, a West Bank winery near Bethlehem. Farrah asks Fadi about his thesis on the area’s indigenous grapes and what it’s like to be part of the first winery in Palestine. Grapevine training & pruning, illustrated Haaretz 2014 article: Italy’s Vintners to the Rescue of Cremisan Monks SommSelect’s Master Sommelier, Ian Cauble, tries Cremisan wines 2019-12-2533 min

B for Bacchus7. LEBANON - Siblings Part 2: Be proud of your local productionPart 2 of 2 episodes where Farrah talks to brother-sister duos from two Bekaa Valley wineries. In both episodes/wineries, the older sister handles marketing & sales while the younger brother is in charge of winemaking. They've got a lot in common but the main similarity for both teams is that they came back to Lebanon for one thing: to build a winery together. Part 2 features Eddy & Eva Naim of Chateau Qanafar.2019-12-2441 min

B for Bacchus6. LEBANON - Siblings Part 1: We're the transition between the bottle and the vinesPart 1 of 2 episodes where Farrah talks to brother-sister duos from two Bekaa Valley wineries. In both episodes/wineries, the older sister handles marketing & sales while the younger brother is in charge of winemaking. They've got a lot in common but the main similarity for both teams is that they came back to Lebanon for one thing: to build a winery together. Part 1 features Peter & Aida Skaff of Reserve Ammiq.2019-12-1933 min

B for Bacchus5. LEBANON - To-Do Lists and Arak at 3pmA special 3-in-1 this time around: Thouraya Karam of Karam Wines, Joanna Gerges of Chateau Cana, and Andrea Geara of Aurora Winery. Each of these three young women represents a family-run winery in a different region of Lebanon and they are each important members of their wineries' 2nd generation. Over a bottle of Karam's Arcenciel rosé, the ladies share what all of that means. A for Arak by Oliver Weinfeld Mashrou' Leila Tracks: Inni Mnih Marrikh - Live at AUB Assembly Hall R...2019-12-0256 min

B for Bacchus4. LEBANON - Why can't we dream?Maher Harb, the winemaker at the young Sept Winery in the small Batroun village of Nahla, is the only biodynamic winemaker in Lebanon. Farrah talks to him to find out what that means and what it took to start Sept, a project that's a tribute to his late father. Sept Winery Sept on Instagram 2019-11-2048 min

B for Bacchus3. LEBANON - We need to make a much bigger cakeFarrah talks to Hady Kahale, wine consultant, manager of Batroun's Atibaia, and husband of Episode 2's guest, Jennifer Massoud. Hady is the co-founder of Ixsir Winery, which is now one of the big names in Lebanon, and he also happens to be the only Lebanese MW candidate. We talk to him about the nature of the wine industry in Lebanon and what still needs to be done for everyone to succeed together. Read Hady's article in the October issue of Executive Magazine here.2019-11-0536 min

The Beirut BanyanEPISODE 22: Uprising 2019 with Farrah BerrouWe're joined by Farrah Berrou for Episode 22 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss our shared passion for storytelling. Farrah is a member of A Better Beirut podcast team, and also recently started her own podcast about Lebanese wine, B for Bacchus. Farrah is currently capturing snapshots from the uprising through her Instagram page: momentsofthawra. She also has a blog full of years of reflection about her life in Beirut: www.bambisoapbox.com If you're enjoying these episodes, help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan And subscribe to our podcast from...2019-10-271h 00

B for Bacchus2. LEBANON - I was baptized in wineFarrah sits down with Jennifer Massoud of Atibaia winery in Batroun, a wine region north of Beirut. As one of the smallest, if not THE smallest, boutique wineries in a tiny country, business isn't done like a commercial winery with massive output. Luckily, wine isn't something new to her & her family. Jennifer discusses what came before Atibaia by talking about what was in the pages that led to this new chapter.2019-10-2131 min

A Better BeirutEPISODE 18 - Politics - Can Oil and Transparency mix well ?Diana Kaissi, Executive Director at the Lebanese Oil and Gas Initiative tells us about their role in making the Oil and Gas industry transparent. Hosts: Samir Ballouz and Farrah Berrou LOGI: www.logi-lebanon.org Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abetterbeirut 2019-10-0839 min

B for Bacchus1. LEBANON - Our savior is the vinesIn the very FIRST episode of the B for Bacchus podcast, Farrah talks to Eddie Chami from Couvent Rouge, a winery in the Bekaa Valley's Deir el Ahmar. This particular area is known for its (illegal) fields of cannabis. Eddie talks about the region's gradual transition from cannabis to wine, what Couvent Rouge has been trying to do after so many farmers made the switch, and the potential of Lebanon's neighbors when it comes to wine. Get tickets to visit Couvent Rouge on Nov 23rd here. 2019-10-0751 min

B for BacchusTrailerIntroducing a podcast about wine in the Levant, Eastern Mediterranean, and the Caucasus. Hosted by Farrah Berrou 2019-09-1801 min