History

CEO Ahmed El-Kholy watched tourists struggle to understand hieroglyphs, so he set out to develop Manetho, an app that could explain them in just seconds

Once called Saint Thomas Island, the iconic Abdel Wahab Island in Tripoli has reopened following a restoration that celebrates centuries of history and culture

To reclaim its narrative, Egypt must first reclaim Egyptology — translating ownership, agency, and meaning, not just language, says Egyptologist Monica Hanna

We spoke to CEO Saadettin Muvakit about how his NGO, HAND, with volunteer support, led a $300,000 maintenance plan of the neglected Umayyad Mosque in Damascus

Three friends set out on a Hajj journey on horseback, going from Spain to Saudi Arabia, to bring back a route used by Andalusian Muslims more than 500 years ago

During the month of Ramadan, an Andalusian iftar in Toledo brings the Al-Andalus era to life in a city still grappling with fully embracing its Islamic heritage

The New Arab examines a groundbreaking excavation near Queen Hatshepsut’s Valley Temple, revealing artifacts that shed light on Egypt’s 17th and 18th Dynasties

Egypt celebrates the UNESCO recognition of the Semsemiah and Henna, two cultural practices now added to the Intangible Heritage list, honouring its traditions

Helmand, once a battleground in Afghanistan’s decades-long war, is now relatively calm, but the province still bears deep scars from its past and occupation

Israeli attacks in Lebanon have devastated historic sites, fueling widespread condemnation and highlighting the urgent threat to the country's cultural heritage