Tag: history

If cars could talk

A Lebanese documentary offers new perspective on a country’s history

Thoraia Abou Bakr Thoraia Abou Bakr

Op-ed Review: History repeats itself and wheat

One columnist recalls an incident in Egyptian history that resembles what happened…

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In Search of Oil and Sand reminds viewers of a forgotten era

A documentary shows the lives of some members of Egyptian Royalty before…

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Al-Dahdoura: the forgotten neighbourhood of Ibn Tulun

The neglected neighbourhood of Ibn Tulun makes one nostalgic to a different…

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The treasures of Darb Al-Barabra

The name in Arabic means the Berbers’ Area and from the 19th…

Abdel-Rahman Sherief Abdel-Rahman Sherief

Bite Me Cairo: Taste of Zamalek

David Blanks explores the past and present of Zamalek

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The quest for the ancient capital Metelis

Egypt and Italy cooperate to document the history of a forgotten site,…

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Restoration Centre at the Grand Egyptian Museum

The centre will work on documenting and restoring all the artefacts received…

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Aswan: A city of charm

Discovering some of Aswan’s greatest temples, relaxation and shopping spots

Sarah El Masry Sarah El Masry

The weavers of Fowah

The art of weaving goblan faces the threat of extinction

Abdel-Rahman Sherief Abdel-Rahman Sherief