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Examines feminist politics in Egypt, the first Islamic society to cast aside the veil in 1923, and a reaction there to the wearing of Western dress.
Much has been written as ‘how’ the Egyptians might have aligned their monuments with such high precision, but the question that has always remained unanswered is ‘why’ - why did the ancients put so...
A box set containing three National Geographic programmes exploring ancient Egypt. 1) EGYPT UNDERWORLD: PATHWAYS TO ETERNITY - archaeologust Dr. Zahi Hawass excavates a mysterious tunnel at the vbottom of...
The Pyramids, the Sphinx and the tombs of the Pharaohs are all fabulous monuments to Egypt’s past. But according to one scientist, the astonishing antiquities already discovered are just a tiny percentage...
Concerns the birth ritual in Egypt called el-sebou’ (the seventh), which is conducted on the seventh day following the birth of a child of either sex, and is celebrated by Coptic and Moslem families from...
Focusing on three of the most important discoveries from the world of the ancient Egyptians, this series journeys back in time to explore Howard Carter’s discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, the Great...
Examines the traditional image of a woman as portrayed in the world’s visual media and looks at the part women play in determining that image. Uses examples from India, Egypt and the Dominican Republic.
Seven programmes looking at how European culture intersects with other cultures. Separate programmes show points of intersction with) 1) the East, 2) Egypt, 3) India, 4) China; and points of contact with 5)...
Archaeologist Dr Tony Spawforth follows in the footsteps of Alexander the Great, from ancient Thebes in Egypt and the half-flooded catacombs under Alexandria, to the mountains of Turkey, to uncover legends...
Looks at the effect of the changing status of women in Egypt and their outlook and attitudes to the problems of modern life and economic reality. Examines the consequences of work for four women: a factory...
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