The Beiruter

Masculinity in Lebanon is changing, but traditional expectations have not disappeared. Through conversations with young Lebanese men and women, this article explores how ideas of strength, providing, protection and emotional control are being challenged, redefined and, in some cases, carried into a new generation.

From Erheb Records' underground beginnings in 1999 to today's independent artists filling concert venues, Lebanese rap has evolved into a powerful cultural movement rooted in authenticity, social commentary, and local identity.

From Abu Kees to family-made monsters and moral tales, Lebanon's childhood folklore reveals how generations of parents used storytelling to teach values, encourage good behavior and preserve cultural traditions.

Women's rights advocates in Lebanon argue that so-called "honour killings" are not crimes of honour but the deadliest form of domestic and gender-based violence, rooted in coercive control, abuse and inequality.

Lebanon's native birds are facing growing threats from illegal hunting, habitat destruction and pollution, raising concerns about the future of one of the Middle East's most important migration corridors.

Through conversations with seven young Lebanese, this article explores how changing attitudes, religious beliefs, family expectations and social pressures are reshaping the way a new generation understands virginity, intimacy and personal choice.

Six years after the Beirut Port explosion, first responders, medical workers and rescue teams recount the chaos, courage and coordination behind Lebanon’s largest emergency response, preserving the human stories behind one of the country’s darkest days.

Nearly a century before solar panels transformed Lebanon's energy landscape, Lebanese engineer Hassan Kamel Al-Sabbah envisioned harnessing the sun as the Middle East's greatest source of power.

Lebanese illustrators Karim Dagher and Yasmina Keyrouz share how illustration has evolved into a powerful form of visual storytelling, blending creativity, identity, and human expression in an increasingly digital world.

Explore how poet Said Akl sought to redefine Lebanese identity by creating a unique Lebanese alphabet, sparking a lasting debate over language, culture, and nationhood that continues to resonate today.

Lebanon's rapidly growing call center industry is providing students and young professionals with higher-paying jobs, international experience, and flexible careers while quietly becoming one of the country's fastest-growing employment sectors.

More than six decades after Birds of September, Emily Nasrallah's timeless novels continue to capture Lebanon's enduring story of emigration, identity, family, and the emotional cost of leaving home.

As Arabic typography experiences a creative revival in Lebanon, designers and calligraphers are blending centuries-old artistic traditions with modern design to redefine cultural identity for a new generation.

Once an Ottoman-era government building and prison, the National Library of Baakline has become one of Lebanon’s leading cultural institutions, expanding access to knowledge, education, and the arts beyond Beirut.

As more young Lebanese open up about living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), the condition is reshaping daily routines, mental wellbeing, and social life while breaking long-standing taboos around digestive health.

Tripoli’s centuries-old soap-making tradition continues to endure through family-run workshops that preserve Lebanon’s artisanal heritage while adapting to modern economic challenges.

Discover how Artisanat du Chouf is preserving Lebanon's centuries-old embroidery tradition, where every handmade stitch carries the country's cultural identity, history, and craftsmanship into the future.

La Nuit des Musées 2026 transformed 30 museums and cultural institutions across Lebanon into one shared cultural journey, celebrating the country's rich history, art, science, and collective identity.

Lebanon's oldest barbershops are more than places for haircuts, they are living archives where generations of Beirutis have preserved the city's memories, traditions and stories through everyday conversation.

How tattoo culture in Lebanon evolved from a symbol of rebellion into a widely accepted form of self-expression, with artists and clients increasingly using tattoos to preserve identity, memory, and a connection to home.

How football prediction games are reshaping the fan experience in Lebanon, blurring the line between entertainment and gambling while making the sport more interactive, social, and digitally connected.

Lebanon’s architecture, from modernist and brutalist landmarks to post-war reconstruction and unfinished contemporary towers, serves as a living archive of the country’s political, economic, and social history, reflecting ambitions, crises, and evolving national identity.

Beirut’s Hkeeli Ya Jnoub exhibition transforms museums into immersive spaces where visitors actively engage with Lebanon’s history, collective memory, and lived experiences.

Despite years of economic crisis, Lebanon's startup ecosystem continues to gain international recognition, with Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 highlighting the country's growing strength in fintech, cloud technology, and innovation-driven entrepreneurship.

As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everyday decision-making, ensuring minority communities are represented in the data that powers these systems is essential to preventing new forms of digital exclusion and inequality.

Europe is remilitarizing, integrating civilian systems and alliances, as Russia’s aggression ends the postwar illusion of permanent peace.