Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

In this episode, we delve into the craftsmanship of bladesmiths including Salem Straub, Mareko Maumasi, Joshua Prince, and ...

The city is having a moment—from design-forward hotel openings to natural wine spots beating out the hardy local beers, and ...

Shiite rituals for Ashoura in Damascus have drastically changed after the fall of Syria's former President Bashar Assad ...

Pope Leo XIV is urging the warring sides in the Israel-Iran war to “reject the logic of bullying and revenge.” He's urging them to choose a path of dialogue and diplomacy to reach peace as ...

In this video, I forge a Damascus Karambit Knife from rusty leaf spring, inspired by Lucifer's Demon Dagger. This process blends ancient Damascus steel techniques with modern methods, celebrating ...

Damascus, SANA- Following a high-level mission to Syria, UNESCO is reviving its activities in the country after 14 years without cooperation with the Al-Assad regime. The Organization has launched ...

It's a category that didn't really exist until Woxna hit the ground running this year. The brand's newest saw pairs mesmerizing Damascus steel and rich walnut wood into a one-of-a-kind tool.

DAMASCUS - As Syria continues to emerge from the shadows of a 14-year civil war, a series of specialized trade fairs kicked off this week in Damascus, focusing on construction, energy, and ...

This three-steel-knife set includes a santoku, a nakiri, and a gyuto all forged in Seki, Japan, using Damascus steel. They are gorgeous, each with a unique pattern across the blade.