A Deeper Glance
An Obelisk for Central Park
“Forgive the pun, Your Highness, but any old obelisk will do.” Written by Edmund S. Whitman Images by the TIE staff Shortly after the Suez Canal Inaugural of 1869, the
2018 words, written November 22 2005,
in the early morning
The Lure Of Mecca
“Even scoundrels, apparently, are not immune to the impact of the Hajj.” Written by Paul Lunde Images by TIE staff Peking, Lhasa, Timbuctu, Harrar, Medina, Mecca—these were the forbidden cities
4627 words, written April 18 2005,
in the late evening
From Suez to Cairo
The tourist who comes fresh from Australia or New Zealand and wishes to see the wonders of the Old World cannot do better than begin with Egypt. This is
6373 words, written February 6 2005,
in the evening
The Lost Portfolios of Robert Hay
Written by Jane Waldron Grutz In the spring of 1834, Robert Hay sailed away from Egypt for the last time. He had spent more than eight years recording the ancient
4233 words, written January 10 2005,
late at night
Herodotus and the pyramid of Cheops
by Giorgio Agnese There are many translations of Herodotus’ writings on the great pyramid in Giza in “HISTORIAE” (II – 124) and different interpretations of them have left space for
999 words, written October 8 2004,
in the early morning
The African Association
The Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa, shortened to “The African Society” and “African Association”, whose influential membership was headed by Sir Joseph Banks, president
795 words, written September 25 2004,
midday
Thomas Cook & Son
The land of Nile has enjoyed a special status in the world map throughout the previous centuries. It is endowed with humanity’s earliest charisma that evokes a sense of awe
1079 words, written September 12 2004,
in the afternoon
Description de l'Egypte
The advent of modern technological advances led to explorations and discoveries of new lands and rediscovery of ancient civilizations. The kingdom of Egypt lying in the northeastern part of Africa,
1321 words, written September 12 2004,
in the afternoon
The initial difficulties of an expert in hydraulics in Egypt
Giovanni Battista Belzoni arrived in Egypt in 1815, knowing little or nothing about the country. His intention was to build and sell his hydraulic irrigation machinery to the Pasha of
1783 words, written September 11 2004,
in the morning
Ancient Egypt and the Travel Literature
The mystique land of River Nile is a rich source of study for the connoisseur art and literature. It is located in the northeastern side of Africa bordering the Mediterranean
1045 words, written August 26 2004,
in the early morning
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