Exploring Colonialism: Architecture as a Tool for Control and Exploitation

The episode of 'Architecture and Man' examines how colonial powers exploited architecture and urban planning to suppress local identities and facilitate resource extraction.

Kamel Daoud, a French-Algerian writer, wins the 2024 Prix Goncourt for his novel 'Houris', which explores the impact of the Algerian civil war.

On November 4, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, a symbol of faith and national unity in Russia, commemorating the liberation of Moscow in 1612.

Kamel Daoud won the 2024 Goncourt Prize for his novel *Houris*, which addresses the Algerian civil war and reflects on his complex relationship with the French language.

The 'Together We Are' exhibition in Doha highlights the cultural ties between Qatar and Egypt through artworks by young cancer patients, emphasizing art's healing power.

Gaël Faye receives the 2024 Renaudot Prize for his novel 'Jacaranda', exploring themes of memory and identity against the backdrop of the Rwandan genocide.