Greater Cairo
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Breaking the Cult of Personality: A New Way to Understand Arab Musical Heritage
Breaking free from the “saviour myth” in Arab music. A critique of imitation, canned improvisation, and why true authenticity is…
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“Dangerous Women”: Uncovering the Hidden History of Female Patients in Egypt’s Psychiatric Institutions
The Women and Memory Forum launched a seminar titled “Dangerous Women: Women’s Voices in the History of Madness and Psychiatry…
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The King Who Existed Only in Legend: A Discarded Letter Rewrites Sudan’s History
In a pile of trash in Old Dongola, archaeologists found a discarded letter that proves the existence of a semi-legendary…
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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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The Mosque Where Egypt’s Rulers Prayed: 14 Centuries of Ramadan at Amr Ibn Al-As
For centuries, Egypt’s rulers gathered at Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque for the final Friday prayer of Ramadan. Explore the history…
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“Egyptian Food Deserves a Global Audience”: An Interview with Cookbook Author Dyna Eldaief
In this interview, Dyna Eldaief discusses her cookbook “The Taste of Egypt,” the misconceptions foreigners have about Egyptian cuisine, and…
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The Ancient Origins of Tamr Hindi: Why This Tangy Drink Is a Ramadan Essential
Where does tamarind come from? Why is it called “Indian date”? And what did Ibn Sina say about it? Discover…
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Beyond the Pyramids: “Mysterious Egypt” Photo Exhibition Brings Everyday Egyptian Life to Paris
A new photography exhibition at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris offers a rare glimpse into the daily lives of…
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The War on Trees: Inside Cairo’s Environmental Crisis
An investigation into the environmental, social, and political consequences of deforestation across Greater Cairo. Residents of Greater Cairo increasingly sense…
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From “Mishmish Effendi” to Animatix: Celebrating 90 Years of Egyptian Animation
Animatix Festival celebrates 90 years of Egyptian animation at the American University in Cairo, honouring Mishmish Effendi, early pioneers, and…
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