Lebanon is a small country with a deep and complex history. Its people are of many religions, sects, histories, and political views but they are all alike when it comes to the Lebanese experience. From prehistoric times, Phoenicians, Romans, Ottomans, and French, this small patch of land has seen a myriad of human activity. This crowded history has left its markings littered all over Lebanon and in its people. Lebanon is a truly diverse country with varying religions, lifestyles, and even genetics.