cleopatra
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…
Italian news about Cleopatra tomb false: Zahi Hawas
Archaeology
January 25, 2019
Italian news about Cleopatra tomb false: Zahi Hawas
Egypt’s former Minister of Antiquities Zahi Hawas said during an interview with Egyptian presenter Amr Adib on his show “Al-Hekaya”…
Zahi Hawas reveals details of his fight with Beyonce
Life & Style
October 31, 2018
Zahi Hawas reveals details of his fight with Beyonce
Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawas spoke about the hustle that went down between him and American 22-time-Grammy Award-winner Beyonce during her…
Cigarette prices to rise in Egypt starting Thursday
Egypt
July 12, 2018
Cigarette prices to rise in Egypt starting Thursday
Chairman of the Eastern Tobacco Company Mohamed Osman Haroun announced that as of Thursday, prices for all types of…