Al-Ahram Weekly

Romancing the stone
Rumour had it that through the arch of Bab Zuweila, in the heart of the enclosed subcity, there was a strange scene; a whimsical picture torn from the center of a European story book. Yasmine El Rashidi went down to see what all the commotion was about

Forbidden love
A lavish production and a hell of a backdrop -- what better way to celebrate Verdi's Aida 100 years after the composer's death? Some say not at all. Rehab Saad resurrects the debate of culture versus cost

From history to myth
Cleopatra VII of Alexandria was a legend in her lifetime and has remained an icon for the two thousand years since her death. The current exhibition at the British Museum explores the 'real' Cleopatra, not just the mythical queen of countless tales and dramas. Jill Kamil reports from London

Reviving the future
Monumental efforts and generous international support have helped to resurrect the fabled Bibliotheca Alexandrina, slated to open in September 2002. Dahlia Hammouda traces the rebirth of a cultural landmark

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		Al-Ahram Weekly On-line 10 - 16 May 2001 Issue No.533
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