• 04 Jan, 2026

This podcast episode delves into the history of cafés in Homs, from the famous Café al-Rawda to smaller neighborhood coffeehouses. Guests discuss how these spaces served as hubs for cultural and political dialogue, places where poets, writers, and students would meet.
The episode highlights cafés as sites of collective memory, holding stories of friendships, debates, and even the early stages of social movements. It also raises the question of whether cafés today can reclaim their cultural and social roles amid modern transformations, offering both a nostalgic journey and a reflection on the evolving role of public spaces in the city.