Culture
In ‘The Pyramids and the Revolution’ ballet, revolution takes its place in Egyptian mythology
July 5, 2011
In ‘The Pyramids and the Revolution’ ballet, revolution takes its place in Egyptian mythology
It hasn't been difficult to spot a trend in recent cultural production tacking the revolution onto everything. Seemingly, the assumption…
Mohamed Karim: Doctor turned international film star
July 4, 2011
Mohamed Karim: Doctor turned international film star
Rising Egyptian actor Mohamed Karim was born to a whole family of medics, so it seemed inevitable he would inherit…
Summer reading and activity guide for kids
July 4, 2011
Summer reading and activity guide for kids
Egyptian schoolchildren worked especially hard this year. Now that it’s summer, they deserve to relax and have fun. But that…
As Zahi Hawass flies to Peru, protesters call for the minister to step down
July 3, 2011
As Zahi Hawass flies to Peru, protesters call for the minister to step down
As Zahi Hawass, Egypt's antiquities minister, traveled to Peru on Sunday to represent Egypt in the second Conference on Retrieving…
Ancient Egypt treasure gate unearthed in Luxor
July 3, 2011
Ancient Egypt treasure gate unearthed in Luxor
Egyptian and French archaeologists have unearthed a 2,700-year-old stone gate belonging to Nubian King Shabaka while digging near Luxor's Karnak…
The elephant in the theater: Cinema goers boycott anti-revolutionary celebrities
July 3, 2011
The elephant in the theater: Cinema goers boycott anti-revolutionary celebrities
There’s an old saying: “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” Had Egyptian actor Talaat Zakaria…
Inspiring filmmaking on display at Human Rights Watch festival
July 1, 2011
Inspiring filmmaking on display at Human Rights Watch festival
NEW YORK - The Human Rights Watch International Film Festival closed on Thursday after showcasing 18 documentaries and shorts from…
A musician’s guide to Cairo’s rehearsal and recording studios
June 30, 2011
A musician’s guide to Cairo’s rehearsal and recording studios
There are a number of professional recording and rehearsal studios available in Greater Cairo. Rehearsal studios, while fewer in number,…
Bands to Watch: Neobyrd
June 29, 2011
Bands to Watch: Neobyrd
Like the crazed, bloodthirsty maniac in any self-respecting horror film franchise, the 1980s, it seems, will never die. The past…
The psychedelic idyll of Qarm Qart
June 28, 2011
The psychedelic idyll of Qarm Qart
It must be a natural human urge to occasionally conjure up the most fantastic, dream-like reality possible, and give it…