CULTURE

News about culture and cultural heritage

October 10, 2016

Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries: remembering late directors, honouring young talents

With the background of Alexandria’s charming light September breeze and sea scenery, the Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries began in its 32nd edition.  The festival, […]
October 5, 2016

International conference on latest evidence concerning the Parthenon Marbles this weekend in Athens

An international conference entltled “The Parthenon Marbles: 200 years since their expropriation by the British Musem” will be held at the Acropolis Museum in Athens on […]
October 5, 2016

Ancient Skeleton Uncovered at the Antikythera Shipwreck

Marine archaeologists have found the partial remains of a 2,000-year-old skeleton while conducting an excavation at the Antikythera shipwreck, the famous site that yielded the freakishly-advanced […]
October 5, 2016

Egyptian-American Rami Malek Wins Emmy for ‘Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series’

Egyptian-American Rami Malek surprised many pundits on Sunday night, winning the ‘Oustanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series’ Emmy for his portrayal of Elliot Anderson in Mr. […]