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Friday, September 28, 2018
Doctors in Dreams
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I mentioned that Cosimo de' Medici was named for Saint Cosmas, as in Cosmas and Damian. They were two Arabian physicians of the 3rd cen...
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
When Syria Changed Hands
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The population of Syria is currently about 60% Sunni and 13% Shia Muslim. 'Twas not always thus. Map of ancient Syria, 1683 [ sourc...
Monday, May 6, 2013
Damascus - Some History
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Dimashq. دمشق. Dimishe'. al-Sh ām. The City of Jasmine. "Oldest continuously inhabited city in the world." Damascus. I...
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