Ethiopian resistance hero’s family tries to reclaim medal taken by Italian troops
Ras Desta Damtew’s solid gold Imperial Order of the Star of Ethopia failed to sell on auction site this month...
History
The birth of Jesus would probably have been forgotten – if it wasn’t for a plague
When a terrifying Ebola-like pandemic struck the Roman empire, Christianity offered solutions that the old ways didn’t In our Christmas...
Fossil treasure chest: how to preserve the geoheritage of South Africa’s Cape coast
I am standing on a dune looking out to sea. It’s 2024, but I’m thinking about a very different time....
From Blame-Shifting to Sensationalism: Israel Enters as the Newest Villain in the Easter Conspiracy Drama
Like a poorly scripted soap opera, the Easter Sunday Conspiracy introduces a new antagonist each episode – leaving the audience...
Extreme Cold May Have Nearly Wiped Out Human Ancestors 900,000 Years Ago
Human ancestors nearly died out between around 930,000 to 813,000 years ago in an evolutionarily pivotal population bust, a contested...
Algeria Country Profile
Algeria, a gateway between Africa and Europe, has been battered by violence over the past half-century. There are conflicting reports...
Sudan Country Profile
Sudan's history goes back to the pharaonic period. It was the largest and one of the most geographically diverse states...
Libya Country Profile
Libya, a mostly desert oil-rich country, has become a key springboard for migrants heading for Europe, and a source of...
Morocco Country Profile
The Kingdom of Morocco is the most westerly of the North African countries known as the Maghreb - "the West"....
Tunisia Country Profile
Tunisia was once an important player in the Mediterranean, thanks to its location in the centre of North Africa, close...
