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The article offers information on the life history of various Syrian princesses of the third century Severan-Emesan dynasty who were coincidentally named Julia. It reports that Julia Domna, the wife of emperor Septimius Severus was recommended by historians as the "Good" Julia in the family. It also discusses the life of Julia Maesa, a Roman citizen and daughter of Gaius Julius Bassianus, priest of the sun god Heliogabalus, and her second daughter Julia Avita Mamaea.

WHAT'S THE SAME? The people of Syria continue to honor their past, aware of the many contributions they and their ancestors have made not only to Syria, but also to [...]

The article provides a historical background of Syria, an Arab nation whose capital is Damascus. The country was part of the Ottoman Empire and was governed by France under the Treaty of Versailles. Hafez al-Assad staged an internal coup d'etat to seize control of the Syrian presidency. The protest against the repressive regime of Assad was guided by the Muslim Brotherhood which has long opposed Assad's Ba'ath Party. Because of Syria's support of international terrorism, the country has been subjected to U.S. sanctions.

The article discusses how organization ADC'S talks began with Hani Bawardi, teacher at University of Michigan-Dearborn, who discussed his research that resulted in book "Making of Arab Americans: From Syrian Nationalism to U.S. Citizenship" and mentions he traced histories of Free Syria Society.

The article offers information about the political history of Syria. It reveals that the country has a bloody past as it became a traditional meeting place and killing ground for people of both the East and the West. It also states that Syria has been invaded by several conquerors including Canaanites, Phoenicians, and Hebrews. In 1920, it became an independent monarchy with its ruler King Faisal I of the Hashernite royal family. The regime of Hafez Assad in Syria is also discussed.

The article reports on the political and social tensions in Lebanon in 1976. It cites the death of 200 people in just one day due to wild mortar and artillery duels in Beirut. It states the ratification of a constitutional amendment by the Lebanese parliamentary government for the election of a new president, who will succeed Suleiman Franjieh. It notes that the neighboring Syrian government has deployed at the border of the two countries. Syrian President Hafez Assad says that the troops are intended for those who insist the continuity of war in Lebanon.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses historical and religious aspects of Syria and refugee camps in Syria, which are discussed in the magazine, DIG Into History.

The article focuses on fig fruit, and talks of biblical history, history of Spanish missionaries who brought figs from Syria, and details of pollination through wasp.

The article discusses the challenges of the humanitarian crisis in Syria according to European Union (EU) Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Dr. Kristalina Georgieva. Dr. Georgieva spoke at the New America Foundation's Open Technology Institute and Middle East Task Force in Washington D.C. on Octorber 11, 2013 with regards to the crisis. Particular focus is given to the effect of the civil war in Syria to the stability of Syria's neighbors.

The article presents information about Syria. The country is spread across 71,498 with a total population of 18,448,752. Major ethnic groups include Arab, Kurds and Armenians. Principal languages of the country are Arabic, Kurdish and Armenia. The country has a republican government and President is the head of the state. The major industries that drive the country's economy include oil, textiles, beverages, tobacco and phosphate mining industries. The country has a total literacy rate of 76.9%. The state of Syria was formed from former Turkish districts, separated by the Treaty of Sevres, 1920. and divided into the states of Syria and Greater Lebanon. Syria exercised full independence on April 17, 1946. On October 6, 1973 Syria joined Egypt in an attack on Israel and Syrian troops entered Lebanon in 1976.

Discusses the use of force by Syrian troops to quell terrorism sponsored by Islamic fundamentalists in Hama in 1982. Similarity of their methods, such as house-to-house searches, to those used by Israeli troops in Jenin, West Bank in 2002; Outcome of the anti-terrorist operation; Support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for the Palestinian intifada.

Focuses on the history of Syria with emphasis on the claims that it is the cradle of civilizations as written in the book `Syria Cradle of Civilisations'. Origin of the country's name; Changes in territory size; Rise of empires; Conquest by the Assyrians; Commerce in modern Syria; Centers of commerce.