The spectacular ruins of the ancient Greek city of Cyrene survived Libya's 2011 revolution and an ensuing decade of lawlessness, but today they face new threats: plunder and bulldozers. The scarce visitors -- all Libyans -- amble through the sanctuary of Apollo and the amphitheater, before visiting a museum housing faceless busts of Greek divinities and naked statues in marble. Founded in the seventh century BC, Cyrene "was one of the principal cities in the Hellenic world", according to the UN's cultural agency Unesco, which added the site to its ...

Russian officials revealed on Wednesday that they will investigate an exhibition in Moscow which displays corpses as artworks. The art exhibit is believed to insult religious believers according to the investigators. Body Worlds exhibitions were pioneered by German anatomist Gunther von Hagens, dubbed "Doctor Death", who for 20 years toured the world with his controversial show, exhibiting preserved corpses and human organs. Russia's Investigative Committee, which probes major crimes, said in a statement that it would "conduct a procedural check against the initiators and organisers" of the Moscow edition of ...

The Lathmar Holi festival is celebrated by a large number of men and women despite the rise in COVID-19 infections in India. Festivities usually go on for a week in Mathura and Vrindavan. Each day of the celebrations has a different name such as Lathmar Holi of Barsana and Nandgaon, Phoolwalon Ki Holi at Vrindavan's Bankey Bihari Temple, Gokul Holi and the Widows' Holi in Vrindavan. Thousands of participants preform dance, sing and immerse themselves in colour while drinking thandai--a traditional drink synonymous with the festival of Holi.

Australia floods hit Western Sydney and it is spreading "greatest concern" as the worst ever since ages as described by the Australian PM Scott Morrison. Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes. Rescue teams rush to carry out emergency supplies to assist trapped residents while they wait to start the hard clean-up once the water recedes. The floods claimed its first victim as a man’s body was found in a car trapped by floodwaters on Wednesday. “What we still have to be aware of is the fact that thousands ...

French Emperor Napoleon I, Napoléon Bonaparte, was a military and political leader. He rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led several successful campaigns during the Revolutionary Wars. France's Chateau de Fontainebleau is one of the leader's main residence. The French Emperor died on 5 May 1821; In memory of him France has collected all his and his family's related items, such as porcelain service, purple formal dress, his family tree, and his official Throne in one place. Napoleon had an extensive and powerful impact on the modern world ...

According to recent data released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), these are the Arab countries from the richest to the poorest. It should be noted that the list did not mention any data related to Syria, Somalia, Palestine and Lebanon.

Nowruz Day which is the Iranian New Year, also familiar as the Persian New Year, marks the beginning of the spring equinox, as well as the first day of Farvardin, the first month of the Iranian solar calendar. Nowruz is celebrated worldwide by various ethno-linguistic groups, and falls on or around March 21 of the Gregorian calendar. This year in Iran, COVID-19 pandemic curbs dampened the traditional spirit associated with the annual celebrations amid a spike in new cases in several cities. Moreover, people also launch firecrackers, go on family ...

In 2021 Mother's Day, three Arab artists have released new music records to celebrate mothers, while others posted special tributes to their moms on their day. Check out how Arab stars celebrated this year's Mother's Day.

On mother's day evening, hundreds of Lebanese women rallied against the ruling parties in the country on Saturday, March 20th. Mothers have been demonstrating the crisis in Lebanon since the start of the civil war during the 1975-1990 period, right up to 2020, the day when the Beirut's Port blew up killing over 200 people and injuring thousands. Protesters have chosen Mother's Day as it is special occasion celebrated across the Middle East on March 21st every year. Moreover, demonstrators mostly wore black which represent sadness, while others raised banners ...

The Noor Riyadh Festival is a 17-day event which is also known as the “Festival of Light” has transformed the Saudi capital into a giant art gallery. The festival includes huge sculptures, lighting displays, interactive performances as well as outdoor installations which takes place in March. Noor Riyadh hosts workshops, discussions, tours, presentations, volunteer programs, cinematic and musical events, and recreational and educational activities. “It aims to improve the city’s quality of life in line with the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, and to enhance the cultural and artistic ...

An independent bookshop in Bordeaux, Librairie Mollat, has found a creative way to engage their more than 93,000 Instagram followers. With creative ways they are making people aware of some of the great book titles they have on offer and at great discount prices. Both employees and customers for a moment become the heroes of the books. This is a great way to promote reading; they show that paperbacks are still cool these days!