Tag: travel
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Ancient Egyptian Inventions
The Ancient Egyptian civilization was symbolic for its marked innovations and creative mindsets in several fields over the span of its 3000 years of establishment, which formed a foundation for later civilizations. This can be seen in their developments in art, literature, agriculture, architecture, mathematics, science, medicine, engineering, technology, and even leisure activity. The extent…
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Ancient Sudanese Cuisine
The Kushite cuisine is rooted in Ancient Egyptian, Mediterranean, African, and even Asian cuisine. This can be observed with the imports of goods such as Indian spices and Greek and Roman pottery. The Kushite kingdom shares several similarities with Ancient Egyptian customs, particularly religious traditions and clothing customs that have evolved over time. Though they…
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Modern Sudanese Cuisine
Over the centuries, Sudanese cuisine has been inspired by Arabian, Nubian, West African, and European cuisines, seasoned with a complexity of flavours. Some recipes like Ta’miyah and ful modames presents similarities with their neighbouring countries, like Egypt and the Middle east that is commonly served as a traditional breakfast as a sandwich or with dips.…
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Ancient Egyptian Cuisine
Egyptian cuisine has a wealth of traditional foods that span thousands of years, with key developments occurring throughout different historical periods such as the Old Kingdom (c. 2686–2181 BC), Middle Kingdom (c. 2055–1650 BC), New Kingdom (c. 1550–1070 BC), and later dynasties. It has been mainly inspired by the fruits and vegetables grown on the…
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Modern Egyptian Cuisine
Modern Egyptian cuisine has classical dishes and rich flavours that have evolved through time and correspond to the various civilizations: Persian, Greek, Roman, Ottoman, and the Levant, through their introduction of spices, cooking techniques, new ingredients, and other methods. From the coastal city of Alexandria and the coastal towns of Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh…
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The Traditional Clothing Of Sudan
The Northeastern country of Sudan has vibrant cultural traditions that have a fundamental impact that is artistically expressed in its clothing. This has been influenced by a blend of Arab, African, Nubian, Greek, and Roman civilizations that is reflected in its historical journey and fashion landscape. Every embroidery, motif, pattern, and fabric reflects the values…
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River Nile
The Nile was described by the Greek Philosopher Herodotus as ‘the gift of the Nile’. The aim is to provide an insight into how the River Nile has played a central role in shaping Egyptian civilization by providing essential resources for agriculture, daily sustenance, and cultural development from ancient times to the present. The River…
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Non-Communicable Diseases: Chapter Series (Part Two)
Part Two: Raising Awareness On The Importance of Blood Donation Written by Kandeel Butt: 25th March 2015 Updated by Dr Hafsa Waseela Abbas: August 2025 Review date by Dr Hafsa Waseela Abbas: August 2027 Blood is a life-saving liquid organ composed of oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and antibodies that nourish our lives and protect our bodies…
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Crotchets, Crafts And Pottery
“It is a way of expressing functionality and how you can modify to become better.“ The FST Artistic Team Kerongsang Aini (Malaysia) Noraini Binti Mohd Yasin is a graduate with a Bachelors of Accountancy, UTM, Skudai, Johor. She is from Malaysia. A devoted wife to her husband and a great mother of one daughter. She…