Neslishah – The Silent Warrior Princess
Neslishah Sultan: The last Ottoman princess who bridged empires, survived exile, and embodied royal resilience.
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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.
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Sufi in Egypt
Mara goes in search of a Sufi – sufi dance in Caiiro, Sufi house in Cairo
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A Trip to Egypt Can Be Life-Changing
A visit to Egypt can be life-changing, especially for the unsuspecting traveler who encounters Mara along the way
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Who built the Great Pyramid of Giza?
An alternative theory on the Great Pyramid’s construction as told by Thoth the Athlantean, the Egyptian god of wisdom and Keeper of the Records
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Thoth – Why he built the Great Pyramid of Giza
Journey with Thoth from Atlantis to Egypt, unlocking the secrets of the Great Temple, the Children of Light, and the Great Pyramid.
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Suleiman al Faransawi – Joseph Anthelme Seve
Suleiman al-Faransawi, from soldier of France to military commander of Muhammad Ali, architect of Egypt’s model Army and great-grandfather of Queen Nazli
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My Favourite Books on Egypt
a selection of my favourite books on Egypt
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Amina Hanim
Amina Hanim’s story of love, political intrigue, and ambition in the Ottoman Empire from the town of Kavala to the palace within the Citadel at Cairo
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Shajar Al-Durr: From Slave to Sultan’s Consort
The story of Shajar al-Durr begins with her capture and entry into the royal harem. This article explores her early life, her deepening bond with Sultan As-Salih Ayyub, and the foundation of a partnership that would change Egypt’s history.
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Scota – Ancestor of the Kings of Ireland
Above is the roadside monument near Scota’s grave – Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland “There are variations of this story—Irish and Scottish alike—and I encourage you to explore further if it intrigues you. This is the Irish version, and for context, you may wish to read my article on Akhenaten to understand why Egypt’s royal family…
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Good Reads
Some of my favorite books on subjects apart from Egypt – hope you find one you like. This page includes links to affiliate websites. If you click and purchase I may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. I only link to books I have read myself, found interesting, informative and enjoyable,…
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How Do I Handle the Fear that I’m Feeling?
Have you ever had an experience where it was like you were “out of body”, separate from your body and calmly standing back, watching yourself do something? Yes, I know, sounds nutty but actually I think that is what awareness is. I’ve experienced it in a few dramatic situations but these days it’s more constant…
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Resurrection: Ertugrul – A “must see” film/series
Resurrection Ertugrul would be on my list of “Must Watch” TV/Film Series before coming to Egypt – it’s a Turkish film with english subtitles –
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“The Treasure” – Egyptian Film
A film to get the imagination going, especially if you are thinking of visiting Egypt.
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Famous by Birth – Mohamed Ali Dynasty – Egypt
We are born, we live, and we die. So what? The first we have little control over. The second is something we are supposed to have some control over, to varying degrees. The last one, we once again have little or no control over. My question today has to do with what comes after all…
