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Lower Egypt
Where Taha Hussein and Anwar Sadat Once Sat: The Legendary Egyptian Café That Fell Silent
For decades, the Masiri Café in Damanhour was Egypt’s most important literary salon outside Cairo. Tawfiq al-Hakim wrote there. Anwar…
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Lower Egypt
How a Card Game Inspired by South Sudanese Cuisine Is Building Bridges in Alexandria
In Alexandria, a new card game called Komsha is doing something unusual. It uses South Sudanese cuisine to create space…
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Lower Egypt
Mussolini’s Architectural Message in Egypt: The Fascist Symbol Hidden in Plain Sight in Port Said
Built in 1938 on the orders of Mussolini, the Italian House in Port Said was never just a cultural center.…
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Lower Egypt
“Between One Stop and the Next”: Artists Bear Witness to the Final Journey of Alexandria’s Tram
As Alexandria’s historic tram halts operations ahead of redevelopment, fourteen artists respond with “Between One Stop and the Next,” a…
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Upper Egypt
Why Did Egyptian Quran Recitation Dominate the Islamic World? A New Book Explains.
In 1934, Egyptian radio began broadcasting. What followed was the creation of a new art form: a style of Quranic…
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Upper Egypt
Colorful Houses, Camel Rides, and Crocodiles: Inside Egypt’s Most Awarded Nubian Village
In 2024, the Nubian village of Gharb Seheil was named one of the world’s best rural tourism destinations. From camel…
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Upper Egypt
The Great Salted Fish Divide: Why Upper Egypt Prefers Molouha While the Delta Loves Feseekh
In Upper Egypt, Eid al-Fitr isn’t complete without salted fish. From Asyut to Luxor to Minya, families crowd the markets…
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Lower Egypt
What Does Eid Smell Like? In Damanhour, It’s Salted Fish.
In Damanhour, the scent of salted fish announces Eid as surely as the new moon. Families crowd the narrow alleys…
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Lower Egypt
The Statue That Crossed Continents: A War Memorial’s Journey From Egypt to Australia
In 1932, a striking bronze statue was unveiled in Port Said, honouring fallen Australian and New Zealand soldiers. Twenty-four years…
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Lower Egypt
A City in a Basement: One Man’s 40-Year Mission to Save Port Said’s Memory
In 1987, engineer Magdy El-Bassaty was asked to repair a flooded basement in Port Said. Instead, he discovered a forgotten…
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