cleopatra
Photo: Israeli actress Gal Gadot to play Queen Cleopatra in upcoming film
Culture
July 31, 2023
Photo: Israeli actress Gal Gadot to play Queen Cleopatra in upcoming film
Israeli actress Gal Gadot is set to start in the upcoming high-budget film “Cleopatra”, following the uproar caused by Netflix’s…
Zahi Hawass presents Almentor course to settle ‘Cleopatra’ controversy
Archaeology
June 16, 2023
Zahi Hawass presents Almentor course to settle ‘Cleopatra’ controversy
Almentor – the leading Arabic video-learning platform in the Middle East – announced the launch of a course by prominent…
Cairo Opera Ballet Company presents Cleopatra show at Opera House
Art news
February 3, 2023
Cairo Opera Ballet Company presents Cleopatra show at Opera House
The Cairo Opera Ballet Company, under the supervision of its Artistic Director, Armenia Kamel, will present the entire “Cleopatra” show…
Matruh glass walkway frequented by millions of visitors annually
Travel
June 29, 2022
Matruh glass walkway frequented by millions of visitors annually
The glass walkway in front of the famous Queen Cleopatra bath in the west of Matruh city is frequented by…
After 2,000 years, can Cleopatra’s perfume ever be recreated?
Archaeology
May 30, 2022
After 2,000 years, can Cleopatra’s perfume ever be recreated?
Scientists are seeking to recreate the ancient aroma of Queen Cleopatra’s perfume, hoping to culminate years of research since 2012…
Color-blind casting still doesn’t get a pass
Culture
October 21, 2020
Color-blind casting still doesn’t get a pass
(CNN) – History has a way of repeating itself. I’ve written about controversy surrounding White actors portraying characters of color…
Israeli actress Gal Gadot’s portrayal of Cleopatra sparks controversy
Cinema/TV
October 15, 2020
Israeli actress Gal Gadot’s portrayal of Cleopatra sparks controversy
An announcement from Warner Brothers Studios stating Israeli actress Gal Gadot would portray Queen Cleopatra in an upcoming film triggered angry…
Dima Rashed featured on Forbes list ‘Women Behind Middle Eastern Brands’
Fashion
August 23, 2019
Dima Rashed featured on Forbes list ‘Women Behind Middle Eastern Brands’
Dima Rashed, a prominent Palestinian jewelry designer based in Paris and Egypt, was presented on Forbes’ list of “Women Behind…
Tourism Minister visits Queens of Egypt exhibition in Washington
Archaeology
July 13, 2019
Tourism Minister visits Queens of Egypt exhibition in Washington
Egypt’s Tourism Minister Rania al-Mashat visited the Queens of Egypt exhibition in Washington DC on Friday at the invitation of…
National Geographic to host ‘Queens of Egypt’ exhibition in Washington DC
Archaeology
February 28, 2019
National Geographic to host ‘Queens of Egypt’ exhibition in Washington DC
The National Geographic Museum in Washington DC is preparing to host the “Queens of Egypt” exhibition on Friday to allow…