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History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
5 days ago

Ancient pleasure barge found off Alexandria coast

A largely intact 1st-century A.D. Roman thalamegos pleasure boat was found off Alexandria, likely used for ceremonies and sunk in an earthquake.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Ancient Egyptian pleasure boat found by archaeologists off Alexandria coast

Strabo had visited the Egyptian city around 29-25BC and wrote of such boats: These vessels are luxuriously fitted out and used by the royal court for excursions; and the crowd of revellers who go down from Alexandria by the canal to the public festivals; for every day and every night is crowded with people on the boats who play the flute and dance without restraint and with extreme licentiousness.
History
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I climbed a building to get this shot of Egyptian fishermen with sardines': Ahmad Mansour's best phone picture

A mobile-phone photograph captures Alexandria fishermen around sardines from a dramatic top-down viewpoint, preserving a vanished local scene after canal-side homes were demolished.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

WATCH: Terrifying Clown Leads Masked Trio Threatening to Kill Family in Chilling VA Break-In Attempt

Three masked intruders in Alexandria attempted to force entry, threatened to kill a family, damaged property, and fled while police search for suspects.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Is Cleopatra's tomb UNDERWATER? Sunken port could lead to her grave

They've found a sunken port in the depths of the Mediterranean Sea, about two miles off the coast of Alexandria, the historic ancient city.
History
History
fromMail Online
3 months ago

'Jesus Cup' found in Egypt etched with first reference to Christ

A first-century Egyptian ceramic bowl bears a Greek inscription invoking Christ, suggesting early use of Jesus' name in magical or soothsaying rituals.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Alexandrian Sphinx by Peter Jeffreys and Gregory Jusdanis review the mysterious life of Constantine Cavafy

Constantine Cavafy, a poet who collaborated with notable figures, became a significant literary figure through his enigmatic works and enduring legacy.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
6 months ago

A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity: A Private Virginia Country Estate in the Heart of Historic Old Town Alexandria - Washingtonian

Nestled within a tall green privacy fence, this unique estate in Old Town Alexandria is an exquisite blend of serene country living and urban convenience.
SF real estate
London politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago

The shaky foundations of Alexandria are being eroded by climate crisis

Alexandria faces significant challenges due to climate change, with rising sea levels threatening its informal coastal neighborhoods.
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