– Egypt Through the Lens is a four-part series about how photographers recorded the modern history of Egypt over 150 years
– The first episode focuses on Egypt’s rulers, from the earliest recorded still images of Egypt’s royal family in 1836 to the country’s first presidents in the mid-20th century
– King Farouk’s life was extensively documented in photographs, with him trying to control his public image with limited success
– Gamal Abdel Nasser took informal photos, offering a behind-the-scenes look into his presidency
– Anwar Sadat also used photography to portray himself as a man of the people, with an iconic picture showing him in a traditional jalabiya sharing pastries with farmers