Queen Dido’s mathematical problem, subject of an international conference in Tunisia

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- Great mathematicians such as Al- Kindi, Euclid, Leibnitz and Newton, have tried to solve the thorny mathematical problem confronted by Queen Dido, which consisted in finding the maximal and ideal shape of the land she could buy from a Berber king to obtain the maximum area of land she requested to found the city …

2010 will be a rich cultural year says Minister

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- Major cultural events scheduled in 2010 and the celebration of the centennial of the birth of emblematic Tunisian artists, were the focal point of a press conference held on Saturday in Tunis, by Mr. Abderraouf El Basti, Minister of Culture and Heritage Preservation.

During the conference, Mr El Basti noted that 2009 was rich in …

Tunisia to host Italian photo exhibition on the «divas du cinema»

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- The Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) in Tunis, is hosting from May 18 until June 18, 2010 an exhibition of “Bellissime” (beautiful)  photographs with 40 unpublished photographs on the “divas du cinema”, from the archives of the famous professional photographer Venetian Graziano Arici. This exhibition is organized in collaboration with the Candiani cultural center in …

Three Tunisian movies take part in Tarifa African Film Festival in Spain

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- From May 21 to 29, 2010, Tunisia will take part in the 7th Tarifa African Film Festival held in Spain with 3 movies “El Icha” of Walid Taya, “Dowaha” directed by Raja Amari and “l’Enfant Roi” by   Mohamed Houssine Grayaa.

During the 7th Tarifa African Film Festival 113 African films from 36 countries will be …

Tunisian artist exhibits works in Los Angeles

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- Exhibiting his art from capital to capital, the young Tunisian painter Amar Ben Belgacem, who earned many prizes throughout the world, is continuing his series of exhibitions in the most important cities in the world.

His paintings are displayed from May 15 to June 15, 2010 in the Loft at Liz’s in Los Angeles, California …

Kairouan plays host to 17th International Springtime Arts Festival

TUNISIAONLINENEWS-The spiritual home of all Tunisians and  an authentic city, proud of the wondrous beauty of its mosques and monuments Kairouan,  is playing host from May 16 to 19, 2010 to the 17th International Springtime Arts Festival….

Conference highlights role of mosaics in El Jem’s cultural heritage

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- An international conference on "mosaic, local specificity of the city of El Jem" was held on Saturday at El Jem, in the governorate of El Mahdia. Formerly Thysdrus, El Jem is home to the world’s second largest Coliseum after Rome; it also boast an impressive mosaics museum and is currently a vibrant mosaic making …

Recent book retraces Tunisian naval history

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- The Tunis Merchant Navy and Ports Office has recently issued an interesting collective book retracing Tunisia’s naval history, and the evolution of maritime activity in Tunisia. The book entitled  “Portrait of a constantly developing heritage” , is a real source of information for those interested not only in the modern Tunisian navy but also in …

Tunis Planetarium hosts conference on youth migration and intercultural issues

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- As part of the activities of ''Tunisia peace Forum'', Dr. Mezri Haddad Mezri, Ambassador and Tunisia’s Permanent Representative at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), gave on Thursday a conference at the Tunis Planetarium on youth migration and interculturalism: for Tolerance and Peace''.
The event is held under the aegis of the …

Tunisian artist receives Senegal’s highest cultural distinction

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- According to the Tunisian daily French language newspaper “le Temps”,a37-year old Tunisian photographer, artist and professor, Mouna Jemal Siala was the latest recipient of Senegal’s Ministry of Culture Prize as part of the 9th edition of “Dak’Art”, the Biennale of Contemporary African Art, which is currently held from May 7 to June 7, 2010 in …