Culture
Library of Alexandria to host lecture on the city’s ancient history
November 9, 2014
Library of Alexandria to host lecture on the city’s ancient history
The Library of Alexandria will hold a lecture and video conference about ancient Alexandrian history entitled "From the prehistory Aegean…
PM, ministers to inaugurate Sphinx, Amenhotep Temple
November 9, 2014
PM, ministers to inaugurate Sphinx, Amenhotep Temple
Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb, accompanied by Minister of Antiquities Mamdouh al-Damaty and Minister of Tourism Hisham Zazou, plans to inaugurate…
Saqqara pyramid committee urges restoration to prevent collapse
November 8, 2014
Saqqara pyramid committee urges restoration to prevent collapse
Tareq Al-Nabarawy, head of Engineers Syndicate, said that Saqqara pyramid requires non-stop restoration to be carried out and called for…
Panorama of the European Film raises the curtain on its extensive program
November 7, 2014
Panorama of the European Film raises the curtain on its extensive program
Panorama of the European Film is just around the corner!
Manet painting sells for $65 million at NY auction
November 6, 2014
Manet painting sells for $65 million at NY auction
A stunning 1881 masterpiece by Edouard Manet sold for $65 million at auction in New York on Wednesday, a record…
Tut Ankh Amon tomb closure postponed, mummy not to be relocated
November 5, 2014
Tut Ankh Amon tomb closure postponed, mummy not to be relocated
Antiquities Minister Mamdouh Al-Damaty has decided to call off the periodic maintenance closure of Pharaonic King Tut Ankh Amon’s tomb,…
Actor Tom Hanks to publish collection of stories
November 4, 2014
Actor Tom Hanks to publish collection of stories
Actor Tom Hanks will publish a book of stories linked to his collection of typewriters, publisher Alfred A.
Former President Abdel Nasser featured within Le Monde’s 70th anniversary
November 3, 2014
Former President Abdel Nasser featured within Le Monde’s 70th anniversary
The French Le Monde newspaper will issue on 27 November a series of books entitled ‘Le Monde Third Millennium’ sketching…
Al-Masry Al-Youm obtains UNESCO report on restoration of Saqqara pyramid
November 3, 2014
Al-Masry Al-Youm obtains UNESCO report on restoration of Saqqara pyramid
Al-Masry Al-Youm obtained a copy of the UNESCO report on the restoration of the Saqqara pyramid that the Ministry of…
Inspiration for Harry Potter nemesis Umbridge revealed on website
November 2, 2014
Inspiration for Harry Potter nemesis Umbridge revealed on website
As a Halloween treat for her fans, J.K.