Author name: JohnMBassilly

The Egyptian Art of Storytelling PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This dynamic program revives and reimagines the ancient Egyptian tradition of oral narration, recognizing storytelling as the living memory of a people. Moving from Pharaonic myths and folkloric tales (Hikayat), to Naguib Mahfouz’s novels and contemporary digital narratives, participants will explore how stories shape identity, transmit values, and […]

Lantern of the word Arabic Language Heritage Courses PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This project offers comprehensive Arabic language courses framed as an exploration of one of the world’s most common languages. The program moves beyond communication skills to reveal Arabic as the living vessel of a rich intellectual, scientific, and artistic heritage that spanned continents and centuries.

Dialogues with Antiquity Greek Language & Civilization Courses PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This project offers modern and ancient Greek language courses designed as a comprehensive journey into the cradle of Western thought. Moving beyond grammar, the program uses language as a key to unlock philosophy, drama, history, and democracy in their original forms. Participants will engage with

The Living Thread Coptic Language Revival Courses PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This project offers structured Coptic language courses designed not merely as linguistic instruction, but as a living portal into the final, indigenous phase of Ancient Egyptian civilization. The program frames Coptic as a key to cultural memory. It positions language learning as an act of cultural

HIEROGLYPHICS & HARMONY Art, Language, and Life in Ancient Egypt PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This immersive, hands-on workshop series uses Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics as a gateway to explore one of history’s most fascinating civilizations. Participants will not just learn to draw symbols, but will understand their cultural, religious, and historical context. The program blends artistic practice (painting/drawing)