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For the first time, the Egypt Wikimedians User Group brought Wikimedia activities to Upper Egypt – capturing history, culture, and local traditions in the historic cities of Luxor and Qena. Their work also enriched Wikipedia’s medical content.

Explore the stories and images ➡️ w.wiki/DUHY
A group of statues representing ancient Egyptian pharaohs, showcasing intricate carvings and hieroglyphs that highlight the grandeur of Egypt's royal history. Text says: Bringing Wikimedia to Upper Egypt, preserving culture and sharing knowledge. A vibrant night scene at the Mawlid celebration of Sidi Abdel-Rahim El-Qenawy, featuring a brightly lit Ferris wheel, festive decorations, and a large crowd engaged in spiritual and cultural activities. An aerial view of numerous colorful hot air balloons ascending over Luxor's landscape at sunrise, offering a breathtaking perspective of the ancient temples and the Nile River below. The intricate reliefs and massive stone columns of the Medinet Habu Temple, the mortuary temple of Ramses III, showcasing the architectural prowess of ancient Egyptian builders.
March 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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In 2024, Dr. Tamsin Braisher reached an incredible milestone – creating 367 Wikipedia articles about notable women from New Zealand, averaging more than one article per day.

Read more about this quest for equity ➡️ www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
"I began creating a list of notable New Zealand women who didn’t have Wikipedia articles ... Over time, the list grew so long that I needed to set myself a target if I wanted to get the job done, which led to the challenge of creating one article every day." Quote by Dr. Tamsin Braisher, taken from the article "Redressing the gender imbalance on Wikipedia", published on the Otago Daily Times on 28 January 2025.
March 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Wikipedia is all about neutrality and fact, not opinion. So where do editor perspectives on editing go? Beyond talk pages and community portals, there are also over 2,000 community-written essays. 🧵⬇️ (1/4)
Text says: Not official policies, but shaped by experience – Wikipedia essays capture community insights, editing philosophies, and best practices. Some guide editors, some explain norms, and some bring humor to the process.
April 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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The #AWikiMinute series answers frequently asked questions about Wikipedia and free knowledge in short, one-minute videos.

Now, this work has been nominated for The Webby Awards!

If the videos have helped you understand the Wiki universe, vote for us. It only takes a (wiki) minute ⬇️
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April 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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AI-generated content can be found all over the internet. But did you know that AI tools use information from Wikipedia to respond to people’s questions?

Take #AWikiMinute to learn more.
April 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Want to make something famous? Try censoring it 👀 

A little-known French military radio station went viral after an attempt to remove its Wikipedia page. Read more, uncensored, on Wikipedia ➡️ w.wiki/AnhW
A radar station on a grassy hill with a fenced perimeter, featuring a central tower with multiple platforms and a domed top, accompanied by smaller buildings and structures. Text says: Sometimes, censorship is what makes something famous. When a government tried to remove its Wikipedia page, this military radio station went viral instead. An aerial view of a coastal estate with a large house, a swimming pool, and a landscaped garden on a cliffside overlooking a sandy beach and the ocean, surrounded by dense greenery and other residences. Text says: The incident was cited as an example of the Streisand effect. The term was coined after singer and actress Barbra Streisand attempted to suppress the publication of a picture showing her residence in Malibu, drawing attention to the previously obscure photograph.
April 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM