Archaeology

King Tut died of malaria, new study suggests

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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