Essam Fawzi

The dance of the kunafa
Society

The dance of the kunafa

Until quite recently, Egyptians had a distinctive body language associated with Ramadan. It wasn’t just a month of worship and…
Joy and sorrow
Books

Joy and sorrow

In his book 'Lessan Al-Arab' ("The Arabic Language"), linguist Ibn Manzour el-Afriqi provides a precise definition of the post-Ramadan Eid…
Samia Gamal united in marriage with Abdallah King
Archaeology

Samia Gamal united in marriage with Abdallah King

Samia Gamal, one of the most celebrated Egyptian dancers in Egyptian cinema, never realized her dream of marrying famous musician…
Comic Orientalism
Books

Comic Orientalism

From ministers with football-shaped heads to Egypt's seemingly chaotic road system, the sarcastic wit throughout Lord Edward Cecil's diaries raises…
Taheya’s youth
Archaeology

Taheya’s youth

Taheya Karioka (a picture of Taheya posing in front of the poster for her movie "Shabab Emraa" (A Woman's Youth)…
Kahk: Cookies with history
Archaeology

Kahk: Cookies with history

A holiday treat with an ancient pedigree
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