Syrian Memories Articles, Stories and Posts

Learn about the history of Syria in long-form or bite size bits by reading our Syrian Memories Journal which dives into our expanding digital collection of old Syria images, postcards, posters, art, stories, maps, stamps, books and artifacts representing Syrian culture, heritage and history.

Syrian Memories Articles, Stories and Posts

Syria New Visual Identity

Syria’s New Visual Identity

On July 3rd 2025, a new emblem of Syria and visual identity was unveiled. Highly symbolic and deep in meaning, it is meant to mirror the rebirth of the nation.

Syria’s New Visual Identity

On July 3rd 2025, a new emblem of Syria and visual identity was unveiled. Highly symbolic and deep in meaning, it is meant to mirror the rebirth of the nation.

Hamwi women and girls wash clothes in front of noria al-Muhammadiyah (circa 1898-1914)

Hama: The City of Waterwheels

Hama, The City of Waterwheels, boasts 17 surviving noria water wheels, a testament to the city’s ingenious past. These ancient water wheels on the Orontes river (Assi river), some dating...

Hama: The City of Waterwheels

Hama, The City of Waterwheels, boasts 17 surviving noria water wheels, a testament to the city’s ingenious past. These ancient water wheels on the Orontes river (Assi river), some dating...

Syrian Independence Day Celebration in Aleppo 1946

The New Syrian Flag

Syria has a new de facto national flag – hailed by anti-Assad Syrians over these past fourteen years, the ‘green’ Revolution or Independence flag has replaced Assad’s ‘red’ flag. But...

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The New Syrian Flag

Syria has a new de facto national flag – hailed by anti-Assad Syrians over these past fourteen years, the ‘green’ Revolution or Independence flag has replaced Assad’s ‘red’ flag. But...

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1957 Syria Mother’s Day Stamp Set

Celebrating Syrian Mother's Day

Mother’s day is a national holiday in Syria and across much of the Arab world. Honoring the role of Syrian mothers in society, it is celebrated on March 21st, the...

Celebrating Syrian Mother's Day

Mother’s day is a national holiday in Syria and across much of the Arab world. Honoring the role of Syrian mothers in society, it is celebrated on March 21st, the...

Best Syria Books: Recent Reporting and Dispatches

Best Syria Books: Recent Reporting and Dispatches

Go beyond the analysis and connect to the stories being told by those witnessing events on the ground. To help you pick from the best, I’ve pulled together this list...

Best Syria Books: Recent Reporting and Dispatches

Go beyond the analysis and connect to the stories being told by those witnessing events on the ground. To help you pick from the best, I’ve pulled together this list...

1918- Lest they perish Vintage-poster by Ethel Franklin Betts

'Lest They Perish' Armenian Genocide Humanitari...

The American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief (ACASR) was established in 1915 to aid Armenian, Greek, Assyrian, and other minorities facing persecution within the Ottoman Empire. This persecution –...

'Lest They Perish' Armenian Genocide Humanitari...

The American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief (ACASR) was established in 1915 to aid Armenian, Greek, Assyrian, and other minorities facing persecution within the Ottoman Empire. This persecution –...