Temple graffiti reveals stories from ancient Sudan: Graffiti bullheads carved on the temple walls. RTI: Suzanne Davis and Janelle Batkin-Hall/IKAP, 2016Today the northern region of Sudan that borders with Egypt is mostly desert. But this part of the Nile’s valley was once home to a powerful African civilisation called Kush. It traded gold and the products of inner Africa to … [Read more...] about Temple graffiti reveals stories from ancient Sudan | The Conversation
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How an ancient fireside gathering could tackle HIV stigma in Uganda | The Conversation
How an ancient fireside gathering could tackle HIV stigma in Uganda: Dutourdumonde Photography/ShutterstockFor 25 years, northern Uganda was devastated by civil war. During this time the area’s residents, many of whom belong to the Acholi people, were forced from their homes. They ended up living in internally displaced camps, relying on the World … [Read more...] about How an ancient fireside gathering could tackle HIV stigma in Uganda | The Conversation
SA News: Sketching Hampshire’s ancient parishes
Sketching Hampshire's ancient parishes: 2019 South Africa batsman Aiden Markram signs Hampshire deal after World Cup U-turn Metro - 12:28 PM GMT March 29, 2019 James Vince: Hampshire captain targets opening spot for England Test return BBC ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Ncube ‘Afrophobia’ accusations rile Ndebeles: ACTIVISTS and political parties from Matebeleland … [Read more...] about SA News: Sketching Hampshire’s ancient parishes
Tracks in rocks tell us where ancient animals roamed in southern Africa | The Conversation
Tracks in rocks tell us where ancient animals roamed in southern Africa: Roberts Rock, before it slid into the sea, provided evidence of ancient vertebrate life. Charles HelmAt first glance, they look like nothing more interesting than rocks. But to our research team, these two rocks – situated just 420 metres apart on a rugged, remote portion of South Africa’s Cape south coast … [Read more...] about Tracks in rocks tell us where ancient animals roamed in southern Africa | The Conversation
How we know that ancient African people valued fossils and rocks | The Conversation
How we know that ancient African people valued fossils and rocks: The trilobite manuport (Bainella sp) from Robberg on the Cape south coast was carried at least 10 km to a small cave shelter. For scale, the bar is 10 cm long. Author Supplied It’s been nearly 50 years since geologist and author Dorothy Vitaliano coined the term “geomythology”. This refers to the study of oral … [Read more...] about How we know that ancient African people valued fossils and rocks | The Conversation
