The MiDRASH project received an $11.5 million grant to take research on medieval Jewish literature to the next level The post ...

The Mamluk Sultanate (1250-1517) -- Pious patronage -- Motivation and perception of monumental patronage -- The patronage of the civilian elite -- Ceremonial culture -- Treasures, status and style -- ...

Egypt’s historic Soor el-Azbakeya open-air book market covers downtown Cairo in thousands of books. Social media influencer gets 3 to 9 years in deal for killing Brooklyn mom, 2 kids in high-speed ...

The used books market in Al-Azbakeya, one of Cairo’s most prominent cultural districts, has reopened after undergoing renovation. Although it is considered one of the oldest in the city, the book ...