Category: CULTURE
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Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries: remembering late directors, honouring young talents
With the background of Alexandria’s charming light September breeze and sea scenery, the Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries began in its 32nd edition. The festival, which took place between 21 to 27 September, highlights and celebrates individual and short films from 29 Mediterranean counties. It also honours their directors for their additions to cinema.…
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International conference on latest evidence concerning the Parthenon Marbles this weekend in Athens
An international conference entltled “The Parthenon Marbles: 200 years since their expropriation by the British Musem” will be held at the Acropolis Museum in Athens on Saturday and Sunday, with the participation of distinguished Greek and foreign archaeologists, antiquities restorers and legal experts. The conference is organised by the “Athenians’ Society” and is taking place…
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Ancient Skeleton Uncovered at the Antikythera Shipwreck
Marine archaeologists have found the partial remains of a 2,000-year-old skeleton while conducting an excavation at the Antikythera shipwreck, the famous site that yielded the freakishly-advanced Antikythera Mechanism. Incredibly, the ancient remains could still contain traces of DNA. The remains, found just three weeks ago, were discovered by researchers from the Hellenic Ministry of Culture…
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Egyptian-American Rami Malek Wins Emmy for ‘Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series’
Egyptian-American Rami Malek surprised many pundits on Sunday night, winning the ‘Oustanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series’ Emmy for his portrayal of Elliot Anderson in Mr. Robot. “I am honored to be recognized with such a distinguished and accomplished group of actors,” said Malek as he was accepting his Emmy at the 68th annual Primetime Emmy…