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History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
5 months 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
6 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
6 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
7 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.
9 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
10 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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