29 stories
Baalbek Moonrise | طلعة القمر ببعلبك
She guards the Temple of Bacchus at night. He's the archaeologist who returns after thirty years. Among ruins that have seen everything, they discover what they buried. 'Hal hajar shahed 'al hubbna' (هالحجر شاهد عحبنا).
Beirut Final Chapter | الفصل الأخير لبيروت
She writes the history of Beirut from her window overlooking the city. He's the publisher who's tracked her work for decades. In a city of endings, they find a new beginning. 'Inti el kitab el maftuh' (أنتِ الكتاب المفتوح).
Chester Charm
Roman history guide Adaeze leads tours through Chester's walls—but the thick Cameroonian archaeologist who joins her walk digs up desires that predate any empire.
Nahr el-Kalb Crossing | عبور نهر الكلب
She guides visitors through Nahr el-Kalb's ancient commemoration stones. He's the military historian researching conquest. Between monuments to victory and defeat, they find something worth remembering. 'Inti el wahidi lli istahlet el dhikra' (أنتِ الوحيدة اللي استحلت الذكرة).
The Byblos Antiquarian | صاحبة التحف في جبيل
She deals in ancient artifacts from the world's oldest city. He's the historian who challenges her expertise—and awakens something ancient in her. 'Inti akdam w ajmal min kil shi bi hal mahal' (أنتِ أقدم وأجمل من كل شي بهالمحل).
The Jordanian Archaeologist | عالمة الآثار الأردنية
She excavates Nabataean ruins in Petra. He's the photographer documenting her discoveries. What they unearth goes beyond artifacts.
Algiers Eternal
Yasmine is a grandmother who has loved and lost across Algiers' century. When young photographer Tariq arrives capturing the city's soul, she shows him that some stories contain all others. 'El hekaya ma tkhemelch' (الحكاية ما تكملش) - The story never ends.
Bab El Oued Beloved
Karima sells vintage clothes in Bab El Oued. When fashion historian Clara arrives documenting Algerian style evolution, she dresses her in stories that labels can't tell. 'El hwayej yhedrau' (الحوايج يهدرو) - Clothes speak.
Chester Roman
Archaeologist Claudia has spent years excavating Roman Chester. When journalist Marcus wants the story behind the artifacts, she gives him something not found in any dig.
El Affroun Affair
Nassima runs the only cinema in El Affroun. When film archivist Pierre arrives preserving Algerian cinema history, she shows him that some films project beyond the screen. 'El film y'aych' (الفيلم يعيش) - Film lives.
الصهريج البرتغالي | The Portuguese Cistern of El Jadida
A tour guide discovers passion with a filmmaker who comes to shoot in the famous cistern of El Jadida.
Hadrian's Wall
Archaeologist Catherine has excavated Roman sites along Hadrian's Wall for decades. When heritage photographer James needs access, she reveals more than ruins.
זיכרונות מצדה | Masada Memories
A tour guide and a tourist recreate ancient passions atop the legendary fortress, as sunrise paints the desert gold.
Museum Midnight
Museum director Amal protects Saudi heritage. When archaeologist Yuki discovers a significant site, artifacts bring them together. 'Al madi yushakilna' (الماضي يشكلنا) - The past shapes us.
Northumberland Castle
At a ruined border fortress, English Heritage warden Margaret guards eight centuries of history. When archaeologist David uncovers new secrets, she reveals some of her own.
مرشد القصبة | The Kasbah Guide of Rabat
A kasbah guide discovers passion with a documentary filmmaker capturing Morocco's royal cities.
Reggane Radiance
Aicha survived French nuclear tests near Reggane. When documentary director Marie arrives filming the forgotten victims, she shares truths that cameras can't hold. 'El haqiqa ma temoutch' (الحقيقة ما تموتش) - Truth doesn't die.
שורשים בראשון | Rishon Roots
In the wine cellars of Rishon LeZion, a vintner's granddaughter and a wine collector discover vintage passion.
البيت الإسباني | The Spanish House of Sidi Ifni
A guesthouse owner discovers passion with a historian studying Spanish colonial architecture in Sidi Ifni.
Silk Road Secrets
Historian Nadia traces ancient trade routes through Saudi Arabia. When archaeologist Dr. Rossi joins her expedition, they discover paths beyond history. 'Al tariq yuwaddi li al majhul' (الطريق يؤدي للمجهول) - The road leads to the unknown.
تاجر الحرير | The Silk Trader of Tangier
A silk trader discovers passion with a textile historian tracing ancient trade routes.
The Antique Dealer of Jerusalem
In Jerusalem's Old City, dealer Mahmoud sells artifacts of a vanishing world—until curator Lina walks in looking for a piece and finds something priceless.
The Antique Dealer's Arrangement
Constance specializes in Black antiques—items the mainstream market overlooks. When a collector walks in looking for his grandmother's lost belongings, she finds something she didn't know was missing.
The Civil Rights Museum Curator
Dr. Patricia guards the history of the movement in Memphis. When a documentarian arrives to film, she discovers some legacies need living witnesses.
The Museum Docent's Discovery
Marguerite gives tours at the DuSable Museum. When a retired art professor keeps showing up to hear her lectures, she discovers some exhibits are worth exploring twice.
The Pearl Diver's Legacy
Gaza once had pearl divers—now only Abu Rashid remembers the trade. When marine biologist Lina comes to document the vanished industry, she finds treasures beyond pearls.
عالمة الآثار | The Archaeologist of Volubilis
A site guard discovers passion with an archaeologist who comes to study the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
דמעות ביד ושם | Yad Vashem Tears
A Holocaust museum guide and a German tourist find unlikely connection—and an even more unlikely love—at Israel's memorial to the six million.
זיק בזכרון יעקב | Zichron Yaakov Zest
In the historic streets of Zichron Yaakov, an antiques dealer meets a woman searching for her grandmother's lost treasure.