The Horse in Word & Picture
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Horses in Ancient Egypt
When were horses first introduced to ancient Egyptians? What breeds made their way into Egyptian lands? How were horses perceived by ancient Egyptians and how were they incorporated into their lives? What roles did horses play? Are the horses depicted on the walls of tombs and temples representative of the Arabian breed?
Escaping the Massacre
The Mamluk who escaped the Citadel’s massacre plotted by Mohamed Ali, the then newly appointed viceroy, fueled the imagination of artists, novelists, and historians.
Omar Sharif and His Career in Horse breeding
It has been nine years since Omar Sharif passed away. To this day, not a single Arab actor has come anywhere close to the recognition Sharif claimed in the international cinema industry. He was nominated for the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, a three-time Golden Globe winner, and a winner of the César Award for…
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