Pyramids, Pharaohs, and Koshari

Egyptian Culture with Isra El-beshir, Director of the W&L Art Museum

Photo credit: Mountains Hunter – stock.adobe.com

Sphinx against the backdrop of the great Egyptian pyramids. Image by Mountains Hunter.

Washington and Lee University Alumni Engagement Lifelong Learning W&L at Home Webinars Pyramids, Pharaohs, and Koshari
Lifelong Learning

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (7:00-8:00 PM ET)

Isra El-beshir, Director of the W&L Art Museum
Isra El-beshir, Director of the W&L Art Museum
Many travelers picture Egypt through the lens of antiquity and miss its living and thriving culture, particularly its influential music, film, literature, and cuisine in Africa and the Arab World. Isra El-beshir, Director of the W&L Art Museum, will cover the cultural essentials for a well-rounded perspective including a brief history of modern Egypt. The session is designed to leave you feeling culturally prepared, curious, and ready to engage with Egypt’s past and its vibrant present.

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