“Ben-Hur” by Lew Wallace

“Ben-Hur,” penned by Lew Wallace, is a sprawling epic set in the First Century Roman…

Haiku

Okay, here’s a haiku, aiming for the traditional Japanese feel: Silent falling snow, Blankets the…

JoLinux

JoLinux is an interesting option for those familiar with the Slackware philosophy. As a Brazilian-based…

Cologne Cathedral (Germany)

Today we visited Cologne Cathedral (Germany) and it’s absolutely breathtaking! The sheer scale and intricate…

“Olympia” by Edouard Manet

Okay, here are a couple of facts about Édouard Manet’s “Olympia”: “Olympia” caused a scandal…

“Hard Times” by Charles Dickens

“Hard Times” by Charles Dickens is a scathing critique of utilitarianism and the suppression of…

“Al-Maganeen fi Naaeem” (1962)

Here is the today’s movie title: “Al-Maganeen fi Naaeem” (1962) This classic Egyptian film, also…