History & geography corner

Grave Digger (Pages from the Secret History of Egypt) Author's name: Muhammad Al-Baz Throughout my nearly thirty years of journalistic and academic work, I have been preoccupied with what happened, not as it has been ingrained in our minds and hearts by famous narratives...

"Peasants, get to work!"... This famous phrase was uttered by the Pasha, the owner of the estate, as he held a whip in his hand and brought it down on the backs of the peasants, hunched over from oppression! This is an image solidified...

A global history of nonsense Author's name: Jean-François Marmion "It must be acknowledged that nonsense has indeed proven to be one of the driving forces of history." With this ironic and insightful perspective, this book, edited by psychologist Jean-François Marmion, delves into the most...

miracle Author's name: Milan Kundera “Ashkvoretsky has his own way of looking at history from below. It is a naive, popular view, with a crude sense of humor, and an exceptional talent for storytelling, with distrust of ideology and the myths of history. He...

Masonic plans in human history Author's name: Yasmin Emad This book opens a door to an unseen world, a world crafted by the power of the "Great Architect of the Universe." Its pages unveil the secrets of a hidden force that has traversed the...

The greatest war spies Author's name: George Barton Wars always conceal stories written in invisible ink; stories of heroes who sacrificed their lives for their homelands, and others who lost them due to their own treachery. They tell of brilliant minds who devised ingenious...

Ten influential events in history Author's name: James Johnnot This book tells the story of ten pivotal events, not merely battles or royal decrees, but moments of profound human truth, embodying the contradictions of existence. Here, courage shines in its deepest form. We trace...

Palestinian folk wedding songs Author's name: Maysoun Fouad Dagher The book "Palestinian Folk Wedding Songs" offers an in-depth exploration of Palestinian folklore, viewing it as a living memory and an identity deeply rooted in the collective consciousness. It examines wedding songs as one of...

Towards formulating a new form of human civilization Author's name: A group of authors Civilization is the pinnacle of social development, the stage humanity reaches when it liberates itself from ignorance and barbarism, and begins to reshape the world around it and nature within...

My dear Palestine Author's name: Shay Hazqani The book "Dear Palestine" takes the reader on a profound historical and social journey into the Palestinian cause. Shay Hazqani offers a humanistic and political analysis of the transformations of Palestinian society in the context of the...

Understanding China through its antiquities Author's name: A group of authors This book takes you on a breathtaking journey through fifteen archaeological sites that shaped Chinese civilization, as seen through the eyes of fifteen scholars who contributed to their discovery. Archaeology, sometimes viewed as...

Assassination of Hope: A History of US Military and Intelligence Interventions Around the World Author's name: William Blum The thinker Noam Chomsky described it as "the most useful reference for understanding American foreign policy." . Within the covers of this book you will find...

Time Gates Author's name: Sharif Shaaban In this book, the author presents a fresh perspective on the study of ancient Egyptian history. He explores the rich legacy of papyri written by the ancient Egyptians and left on the walls of their temples and pyramids,...

Musa Author's name: Mamdouh Muhammad Al-Damati This book deals with the story of the Exodus of the Children of Israel from Egypt, which is one of the most prominent and controversial events in religious, historical and cultural narratives, especially with regard to one of...

Neocolonialism Author's name: Kwame Nkrumah More than half a century after its publication, this book remains a source of inspiration and an essential reference for understanding the power map in our contemporary world. The book offers a revolutionary analysis that reveals the political independence...

The story of philosophy in ancient Egypt Author's name: Dr. Hussein Abdel-Basir Egyptian philosophical thought was a living, daily practice embodied in every detail of life. Important and great philosophers were students at the gates of Egyptian wisdom. That wisdom from which all the...

Close to history Author's name: Ahmed Al-Muslimani I am indebted to the people who facilitated the encounters in this book. Dr. Ahmed Zewail introduced me to King Salman bin Abdulaziz in Riyadh, US Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara in New York, Sudanese President Omar...

female killers Author's name: Tori Telfer This book tells the stories of women who defied the stereotypical image of female violence; women whose femininity remained intact even though it was hidden behind dark shadows. From Elizabeth Bathory, who filled Europe with terror, to Nanny...

Rommel Author's name: Amr Salah We will delve into the mind of the Desert Fox, exploring every chapter of his remarkable military career. We will be at the heart of his lightning attacks that terrified the British, and delve into the details of his...

To Egypt with love Author: Vivien Boyle “My Jewish family was forced to leave Egypt following the Tripartite Aggression of 1956, like many others…” The community I grew up in no longer exists, but the beautiful memories are still alive. In this intimate book,...