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Egypt retrieves stolen relief carved with cartouche of King Amenhotep I from Karnak temple
Relic illegally smuggled, stolen from museum of Al-Karnak Temple complex, in 1988
Egyptian painter reflects street beats in modern illustrations
‘Contemporary artists are westernized. They ignore Egyptian culture,’ says artists
‘Provocative, undignified’: Artists demand resignation of German interior minister
In an open letter, prominent German writers, actors, filmmakers and musicians have urged the resignation of Interior Minister Horst Seehofer following the latest comments of the hard-line politician.”Seehofer harms the values enshrined in our constitution,” 290 German artists, writers, reporters, musicians and actors said on Friday, adding that his behavior toward others is “provocative, regressive …
Hans Scholl: Fighting for freedom until death
He fought Hitler with slogans and leaflets; that cost him his life. On September 22, the founder of the White Rose movement Hans Scholl would have turned 100. A look back at the famous resistance group against Hitler.”Freedom!” Hans Scholl painted this word in large letters with black tar paint on the walls of the …
‘Fahrenheit 11/9’: Michael Moore’s latest film is a call to action
In his new documentary, Oscar winner Michael Moore takes on Donald Trump, the US electoral system and growing social inequality. “Fahrenheit 11/9″ opens this week in cinemas across North America.”Tyrant. Liar. Racist. A Hole in One.” So reads the provocative slogan on posters for Michael Moore’s latest film, Fahrenheit 11/9. The poster shows a golfer …
New mummy discovered in Aswan
The discovering mission also found near the mummy a pottery coffin with some stone painting, both decorated inscriptions and a hieroglyphic writings
French-Egyptian legendary actor Gamil Rateb dies at 91
For over 60 years, Ratib enriched drama scene with abundance of films, series
Cairo’s oldest dyehouse: years of handmade coloured fabrics
Colours are what Salama’s life is all about since 1955. For 63 years, dying fabrics is the daily life routine of Salama. Despite the fact that he cannot read or write, Salama’s long expertise years, made him one of the best experts in matching colours, fabrics, and designs.
Lederhosen: Everything you need to know about Oktoberfest’s favorite leather shorts
Lederhosen were not always popular. They nearly disappeared in the 1880s! But thanks to one Bavarian teacher and his drinking buddies, the shorts will fill Oktoberfest tents. DW presents some surprising lederhosen facts.For many Oktoberfest revelers, Lederhosen are their apparel of choice. The leather shorts can be seen at every beer tent during the Munich …
Are Bert and Ernie a gay couple? ‘Sesame Street’ creators disagree
A former “Sesame Street” writer said in an interview that he had always visualized the puppets as a “loving couple,” but the production company insists the puppets are nothing more than “best friends.”It has been speculated for years that Bert and Ernie — the famous male puppets from the children’s TV program Sesame Street — …
‘Nepal: Harmony and Diversity’ Boulos Isaac’s latest traveling photography exhibition
Taking place at AUC’s photographic gallery, it exposes Nepal’s heritage, culture through its people
Lufthansa crew wears dirndl and taps beer
Three days before the start of the Munich Oktoberfest on Saturday (22.09. – 07.10.) Lufthansa is sending its crew on their journey in Bavarian costume. And there’s draught beer on board!The first traditional costume flight will take off for New York on September 19, followed by further flights to various European cities as well as …
Opera in Egypt has substantial audience
We did not accept being pressured by famous figures to allow kitsch in opera, says Saber
New sandstone sphinx statue discovered in Aswan
Statue most likely belongs to Ptolemaic era, will undergo further studies
Primarily results of #IAmAgainstBullying campaign revealed 70% of interacting students to be males
Results come after two weeks of campaign launch
‘Theater magician’ Christoph Marthaler wins prestigious International Ibsen Award
Swiss director Christoph Marthaler, who currently heads Germany’s Ruhrtriennale music and arts festival, has been awarded the 2018 International Ibsen Award. The award is seen as the Nobel Prize of the theater world.Per Boye Hansen, head of the jury for the International Ibsen Award, said as a director in Europe’s great theaters Christoph Marthaler has …
Eurovision Song Contest 2019 to take place in Tel Aviv
Despite calls for boycotts, Israel’s cultural center has been chosen to host next year’s song contest. Tel Aviv was picked over the contested city of Jerusalem, which both Israelis and Palestinians claim as a capital.The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced that Tel Aviv will host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The Israeli government had …
Three female artists reproduce hope, beauty, spirituality, in traditional handicrafts
‘When I feel upset, I resort to art; it gives you peace, calm, it can really heal you,’ says artist
Prominent Algerian singer Rashid Taha dies at 59
Taha planned to launch his latest productions this year, an album entitled Believe
AUC, Naguib Sawiris establish university’s Tahrir Cultural Centre
‘Egypt has a very long history of culture. You don’t see any of this culture when you walk in our traffic or our streets,’ says Sawiris
Major US tourist sites prepare for Hurricane Florence
From Charleston’s colonial mansions, to fragile Outer Banks beaches, to exalted centers of American history, the tourism-heavy US East Coast is facing a potentially devastating blow from Hurricane Florence.The 130,000 residents of this water-surrounded colonial gem are accustomed to flooding. Founded in the 17th Century, the historic city sits on a peninsula overlooking the Atlantic. …
La Chaux-de-Fonds – City of watchmakers
Legendary luxury watch brands, for which Switzerland is known worldwide, originate from La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle. The watchmaking metropolis has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009.Surrounded by meadows and pastures, the Le Cartier watch factory appears, only a few hundred meters from the other big luxury brands Tissot and Breitling. Next to …
Chemnitz right-wing riots a ‘huge damage to city’s image’
Chemnitz wants to be the European Capital of Culture in 2025. But the recent riots have clouded its reputation. How can culture help the city deal with right-wing extremism, and change perceptions abroad?Following the violent anti-immigrant protests in Chemnitz that were sparked by the fatal stabbing of a 35-year-old German man, thousands of counterdemonstrators came …
All 700 Egyptian relics in Brazil’s National Museum destroyed: Antiquities Ministry
Egypt’s Consult in Rio De Janeiro tries to reach museum’s head of Egyptology to know level of destruction
Egypt witnesses the nation’s first campaign fighting peer-to-peer bullying
Celebrities publish videos, encourage children, adults to raise their voices against bullying they had gone through in their lives, with hashtag #IAmAgainstBullying.
Heritage Day: 10 top monuments in Germany
The Day of the Open Monument offers a chance for a guided tour of unusual, often off-bounds architectural monuments. But are you aware of these 10 German public monuments, all of them top tourist attractions?The Europe-wide event Heritage Day, which takes places every year on the second Sunday in September, is also known as Day …
Hundreds of redheads to gather in Hamburg
As the Redhead Days Germany event brings together red-haired people from all around the world this weekend, here are a few facts about the unusual hair color and some of the world’s most famous ginger stars.Hundreds of redheads will gather in Germany on September 8 and 9 for MC1R magazine’s second annual Redhead Day. The …
50 years ago: How it all began for Led Zeppelin
Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham and John Paul Jones played for the first time together as The New Yardbirds. The name Led Zeppelin only occurred to them later after a derogatory comment by fellow musicians.Led Zeppelin are among the pioneers of hard rock, perhaps even heavy metal. They are one of the most successful …
Beethoven: Made in the Rhineland
A composer like Ludwig van Beethoven towers over others, but even that singular genius didn’t come out of the blue. A look at the musical environment that brought forth the iconic musician — and cherished his memory.Toward the end of the 18th century, Bonn had a vibrant music life. As the residence of the prince-elector …
Star Wars producers and actress Cicely Tyson to garner honorary Oscars
The Help and Roots actress Cicely Tyson, Lalo Schifrin, the Argentinian composer known for his Mission: Impossible theme song, as well as two Star Wars producers are among this year’s five recipients of lifetime awards.Stars Wars producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall are to receive the Irving G. Thalberg Award, an accolade named after the …