Art historian William Carruthers explores the modern city of Luxor and the ancient site of Thebes along the...
10 APRIL 2023 • By William Carruthers
Far from home, in inhospitable conditions, an unlikely friendship is struck.
2 APRIL 2023 • By Hany Ali Said
Cairo-born novelist Leila Aboulela weaves the sad story of two sisters' alienation on the eve of the uprising...
5 MARCH 2023 • By Leila Aboulela
A young Egyptian woman comes of age at the dawn of the Arab uprising in Cairo, but ultimately...
5 MARCH 2023 • By Lushik Lotus Lee
The Markaz Review recommends the following exhibitions, on now in Paris, New York, Montpellier, London, Marseille and Beirut.
12 DECEMBER 2022 • By TMR
Francisco Letelier reminisces on his soccer identities in Chile and the USA, while delving into the international politics...
15 NOVEMBER 2022 • By Francisco Letelier
Ibrahim Fawzy remembers the late, great Egyptian feminist author, doctor and activist Nawal El-Saadawi.
15 OCTOBER 2022 • By Ibrahim Fawzy
Mariam Elnohazy reviews "Media of the Masses," a new book on the history of Egyptian cassette culture.
10 OCTOBER 2022 • By Ali al-Muqri
An Egyptian refugee in Berlin, longing for a home of his own, hopes love is around the corner.
15 SEPTEMBER 2022 • By Shahd Alshammari
Filmmaker and historian Viola Shafik muses on German art, colonialism and restitution in Berlin.
15 SEPTEMBER 2022 • By Viola Shafik
An attack on one writer anywhere is an attack on freedom of expression everywhere.
15 AUGUST 2022 • By Jordan Elgrably
The world may be driving us crazy, but sharing our stories across cultures and borders is one way...
15 JULY 2022 • By TMR