Unveiling the Face of a 2,000-Year-Old Arabian Woman
A reconstruction of a Nabatean woman, who lived over 2,000 years ago, is now on display at the Hegra Welcome Centre in AlUla.
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Why is the Arab world known for belly dancing?
From James Bond films to telenovelas, it's rare to find a depiction of the Arab world without belly dancers.
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From Yemen to Europe: the fascinating epic of coffee
Whether enjoyed in a busy café or sipped in the quiet of one's own home, coffee is a cherished and indispensable part of daily...
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A secret corridor discovered in the pyramid of Cheops
An unexplored secret tunnel has been discovered in the famous pyramid of Cheops. This find was made possible by a non-invasive technology allowing to...
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Video Games: Assassin’s Creed returns to the Middle East, but who were the Hashashin really?
The iconic saga created by Ubisoft returns to the Middle East, the playground of its first opus, Assassin's Creed, released in 2007 on PlayStation...
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In Iraq, an ancient Sumerian palace unearthed
In Iraq, archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a Sumerian palace in the ancient city of Girsu, located near modern-day Tell Telloh in southern...
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Layla and Majnun: The Arabian folk story of a man gone crazy for love
Love, passion, and heartache have been eternal inspirations for poets and storytellers worldwide. The Arab world is no exception, with its canon of traditional...
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What did ancient Egyptians look like?
Ancient Egypt is one of the world's most fascinating civilizations, and its architectural splendors still inspire awe and admiration thousands of years after they...
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This Frenchman without whom we would never have known Aladdin
The Thousand and One Nights is a collection of spellbinding tales that plunge readers into a world of fantasy. Among the most famous stories...