Archaeology
King Tut died of malaria, new study suggests
February 16, 2010
King Tut died of malaria, new study suggests
Washington--The celebrated pharaoh Tutankhamun had a club foot, walked with a cane and was killed by malaria, a study that…
Today in history: the founding of the Red Cross
February 16, 2010
Today in history: the founding of the Red Cross
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an independent, impartial humanitarian institution based in Geneva, Switzerland. Its mission…
Old Nubia, paradise lost
February 5, 2010
Old Nubia, paradise lost
This month, Aswan's famous High Dam celebrated its golden anniversary, marking fifty years since its construction and the resultant migration…
From neighborhood to museum?
February 3, 2010
From neighborhood to museum?
A few meters away from the entrance of Wekalat Oda Pasha two men sit around a small campfire made from…
This day in history: Arafat made PLO leader
February 2, 2010
This day in history: Arafat made PLO leader
The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) was officially formed at an Arab summit, called for by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser…
4 years ago today: El-Salam 98 sinks in Red Sea
February 2, 2010
4 years ago today: El-Salam 98 sinks in Red Sea
El-Salam 98 ferry was built in 1970 by an Italian company. The ferry was used for marine trips in Italian…
This day in history: Passing of a film icon
January 28, 2010
This day in history: Passing of a film icon
"Bus Driver," "The Innocent," "The Nurse," "Sins"--these are but a handful of the landmark films featuring legendary Egyptian movie star…
Politics and war of Elie Hobeika
January 24, 2010
Politics and war of Elie Hobeika
Born on 22 September 1956, Elie Hobeika was a Lebanese Forces militia commander during the Lebanese Civil War, and a…
Queen Farida, King Farouk’s first wife
January 20, 2010
Queen Farida, King Farouk’s first wife
Born in 1921 in Alexandria, Saphinaz Zulfikar, or Queen Farida, member of the Egyptian-Circassian family of Zulfikar, was King Farouk's…
Royal tombs threatened with collapse
January 20, 2010
Royal tombs threatened with collapse
Leaking water from Ein el-Seira, a body of water formed by six springs, is threatening cemeteries in the Emam el-Leithy…