The West’s Eurocentric version of scientific history omits some of the most important events that shaped modern thinking.

I think that no Egyptian intellectuals in the early 20th century wanted to destroy their culture and values. However, many of ...

To avoid the wrath of the Fatimid caliph in Egypt, Ibn al-Haytham supposedly feigned madness and was placed under house arrest, giving him time to focus on optics. In doing so, he developed a ...

According to historical accounts, the tradition of using lanterns as a decoration in Ramadan originated during the Fatimid Caliphate, primarily centred in Egypt, where Caliph Al-Muez Li-Din Allah ...

City names are more than just markers on a map. They carry the weight of history, culture, and identity, shaping how both locals and outsiders perceive them. Some names reflect geography, while ...

Known for his small drum and unique voice, El Mesaharaty is usually a man, though female Mesaharaty were also famous during Ahmad Ibn Tulun's rule in Egypt. At the time, a woman with a beautiful voice ...

Since its founding in 969 AD by the Fatimid Caliphate, Cairo has been a city shaped as much by its walls and gates as by the people who passed through them. These gates weren’t just military ...