HUSS | The American University in Cairo

Hear from Professor Ziad Fahmy as he unpacks "Street Sounds" of modern Egypt. Discover how everyday life shaped its vibrant history.

Sep

History Hash Outs: The Italian Renaissance and Its Legacies in a Global Perspective

Delve into the fascinating world of magic and witchcraft across centuries with Dr. Fabrizio Conti! Explore his captivating insights into cultural and religious history. Join us!

Oct

History Hash Outs: Skeletons in the Closet and Other Things in the Rare Books and Special Collections Library

Join library leaders Eman Morgan, Mark Muehlhaeusler, and Stephen Urgola to unlock the secrets of rare book collections! Discover hidden gems and fascinating histories waiting to be explored.

Oct

History Hash Outs: Disrupting the Flow: Subverting Gender, Class, and Power through Egyptian Hip Hop Culture

Join Dina El-baradie to explore masculinity, class, and global culture in this dynamic scene. Discover how authenticity and innovation shape youth expression.

Aug

Empty Cages: A Virtual Book Discussion

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Online

Join us for a motivating virtual conversation on Fatma Qandil's "Empty Cages," a powerful novel of memory and resilience. Discover insights from the award-winning author, translator, and publisher.

Jul

Sayyida Zainab: The Tale of a Mosque and Legendary Sites Around it

Jul 14 – Jul 31

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Don’t miss the Sayyida Zainab exhibition and lectures, showcasing historic treasures, urban evolution, and lectures, reimagining its past and envisioning its future.

Jul

Museum of the People of Downtown…Narratives and Memories

Jul 18 – Jul 19

7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

The Museum of the People initiative, launched by iCulture Consulting in 2024, seeks to engage communities in the appreciation, documentation, and celebration of Downtown Cairo’s collective memory as part of our intangible cultural heritage. In collaboration with the Tahrir cultural center- American University in Cairo (AUC), this initiative aims to create an interactive platform for knowledge e...

Jun

Island Stories: Hana w Surur in Rawda and Manial

Jun 27 – Jul 5

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Explore Manial’s entertainment heritage through maps, films and stories as part of Hana w Surur, a six-month community-based workshop program.

Nov

Crusaders and Books: What Happened to the Legendary Banu Ammar Library of Tripoli?

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm