Monthly Archives: November 2012

قصر توبكابي

!قصر توب كابي أو قصر الباب العالي كان محور اهتمام الامبراطورية العثمانية بين القرنين الخامس عشر والتاسع عشر حيث عاش وحكم السلاطين وحاشيتهم وسط هذه الاجواء الغنية وهو القصر الذي عاش فيه السلطان سليمان مع زوجته السلطانة هيام و باقي … Continue reading

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Green Lebanon

On today’s episode of Helwi El Hayet we hosted  president of the Lebanese Association Green Globe Samir Skaf talking about winning the silver International Green Award 2012. Launched in 2006 to critical acclaim, the International Green Awards™ were set up … Continue reading

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69 years of Freedom

The Lebanese Independence Day, on November 22, 1943, is a national day celebrated in remembrance of the liberation from the French Mandate which was exercised over Lebanese soil for over 23 years. Pre-independence period When the Vichy government assumed power … Continue reading

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World Television Day

“I think it has brought the world much closer together and will continue to do that!” Steve Jobs on Television In recognition of the tremendous impact that Television has over the lives of millions, and the effort it puts to … Continue reading

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Universal children’s day

“Children are the hands by which we take hold of heaven.” Henry Ward Beecher “We were all children once. And we all share the desire for the well-being of our children, which has always been and will continue to be … Continue reading

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Olive oil: tips and advice

On today’s episode of Helwi El Hayet, housewife extraordinaire Hoda Abou Jaoude gave us important tips about olive oil How to preserve olive oil? Preservation: –        Keep the olive oil in glass bottles and keep away from plastic –        Add … Continue reading

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International Tolerance Day

We celebrate today the International Day for Tolerance. In 1996, the UN General Assembly (by resolution 51/95) invited UN Member States to observe the International Day for Tolerance on 16 November, with activities directed towards both educational establishments and the … Continue reading

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Feng Shui your home office!

On today’s episode of Helwi El Hayet, Feng shui consultant Lara Klait gave us advice and tips on how to Feng Shui our home office! 1- An important office feng shui guideline is to have your home office as far … Continue reading

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زواج السلطان سليمان بهيام

اختلف المؤرخين كيف وصلت روكسلانا الى قصر السلطان سليمان  فكما سبق و ذكرت أنها اختطفت من قبل  تتار القرم أثناء هجماتهم المعتادة في القرم وبيعت لاحقاً أو أهديت إلى القصر العثماني وسرعان ما استقطبت روكسلانا اهتمام سيدها السلطان سليمان القانوني ، الذي تتفق معظم المصادر التاريخية على تأثيرها … Continue reading

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علاقة السلطان بالبابا وبأوروبا

جذور الصراع العثماني الأوروبي البابوي تمتد إلى السلطان العثماني الثالث. بدأت هذه الصراعات بحوادث بسيطة في بعض القرى المسيحية و ارتفعت الحرارة التنافسية مع السلطان محمد الفاتح الذي إعتمد على مبدأ فرق تسد بين المسيحيين! وكان محمد الفاتح يهدف إلى … Continue reading

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