The Narrow Gate of Destiny: Thutmose III at Megiddo
Facing a united coalition, Pharaoh Thutmose III defied his generals and led his army through a single-file defile to victory at Megiddo. This is the story of the gamble that forged an empire
Pharaoh Ramses II at Tjaru on the Eve of Kadesh
The air at Tjaru was the breath of Set. From this fortress on the edge of empire, a young Pharaoh and his royal sons prepared to step from the order of Egypt into the chaos of war.
Ramses II: From Ozymandias to Abu Simbel’s Sun Miracle
He loved her like a god, carving her face into temples, aligning the sun to kiss their statues — and, 3,000 years later, her stone head refused to fit until it gazed upon him, eternally watching over her king.
Ramses II & Nefertari: Legacy, Love, and the Pharaoh Who Carved for Eternity
He carved her face into temples, aligned the sun to kiss their statues, and prayed for her soul in eternity. In Egypt, His name was Ramses II and she was… Nefertari
The Palace of Shadows: The Family of Ramses III Before the Storm
Before the knife was drawn, there was a family, a court, and a community. This is the story of the people behind the harem conspiracy at Medinet Habu.
The Tale of the Pharaoh’s Curse – What Really Happened?
Was there really a deadly curse on Tutankhamun’s tomb? Discover the truth behind the deaths, the media storm, and the real mystery that still fascinates museum visitors today.
Ahmed Ibn Tulun – The Slave-Soldier Who Dreamed of a Dynasty
Meet the man who founded Egypt’s oldest mosque still in use—an outsider who built power through strategy, vision, and a hill once feared as cursed.
Abbas Helmi I: The Isolated Prince: Passion, Power, and a Palace of Shadows
Abbas Helmi I: reclusive ruler, passionate horse breeder, and the last to resist European control in modern Egypt.
Sword of the Dynasty: The Life of Ibrahim Pasha
Ibrahim Pasha: warrior, reformer, and heir to empire—his ambition shaped Egypt’s fate and challenged the Ottoman throne.
Muhammad Ali Pasha: Builder of a Modern Nation
How Muhammad Ali built modern Egypt—army, schools, economy—and shaped a legacy every ruler followed
Muhammad Ali Pasha: The Boy from Kavala Who Would Build a Dynasty
From Kavala to Cairo: exploring Muhammad Ali’s rise, legacy, and the echoes of ancestry across generations.
Neslishah – The Silent Warrior Princess
Neslishah Sultan: The last Ottoman princess who bridged empires, survived exile, and embodied royal resilience.
Egypt’s Royal Family: Faces Long Forgotten, Stories Yet Untold
Egypt’s lost royal legacy at Mara House Luxor, where forgotten faces of the Muhammad Ali dynasty come to life in an intimate photo collection that connects the past to the present.
Sufi in Egypt
Mara goes in search of a Sufi – sufi dance in Caiiro, Sufi house in Cairo
What Might Egyptian Temples Reveal To Me?
What can ancient Egyptian temples reveal to me about myself? Quite a lot!
Gayer Anderson Pasha: From Ireland to Egypt
Gayer Anderson Pasha: A Remarkable Tale of Survival, Serendipity, and Legacy – Discover the Extraordinary Life Behind the Enigmatic House – a Cairo gem.
Queen Nazli of Egypt: her story, part III
Queen Nazli’s medical treatments, a daughter’s forbidden love, financial struggles, and the tragic events that shaped her final years.
Queen Nazli of Egypt: her story, part II
Queen Nazli part II, the royal harem, Queen of Egypt, her children, Secrets and Sorrows. Death of her husband King Fouad and finally some freedom to love.
Queen Nazli of Egypt: her story
Queen Nazli’s illustrious ancestors, her early years, follow the journeys of her siblings. Uncover the mysteries and rich history of her family’s heritage.