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David Wood

David Wood

David Wood is a freelance journalist based in Beirut.

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Beirut’s Pigeon Fanciers: a Mix of Thugs and Theorists

Beirut’s Pigeon Fanciers: a Mix of Thugs and Theorists

Pigeon fancying has always made sense in densely populated Beirut. On rooftops, enthusiasts can unleash their passion in the greatest public space available — the sky.

Lea Saad,
David Wood
Artisanship Withers on the Vine in Lebanon

Artisanship Withers on the Vine in Lebanon

Traditional handicrafts have thrived across Lebanon since time immemorial. Nobody knows when Phoenicians began making blown-glass vases around Saida and Tyre. For centuries, master weavers have tended their looms in Baalbek; woodworkers have fashioned intricate tawleh boards in Beirut and Tripoli; and cutlery-makers have whittled ornate camel-bone handles in Jezzine.

Lea Saad,
David Wood