South Africa’s first election was saved by a Kenyan: the fascinating story of Washington Okumu, the accidental mediator: What’s sometimes forgotten about the 26-29 April 1994 vote that installed the African National Congress (ANC) government in South Africa is that, until the last minute, it looked like violence would consume the voting process. An 11th-hour …
An African history of cannabis offers fascinating and heartbreaking insights – an expert explains: When I tell people that I research cannabis, I sometimes receive a furtive gesture that implies and presumes: “We’re both stoners!”, as if two members of a secret society have met. Other times, I receive looks of concern. “You don’t want …
The fascinating Cameroonian art of spider divination is on display at London exhibition: Tomás Saraceno In Collaboration: Web(s) of Life, which opened at London’s Serpentine South Gallery in June, explores how humans relate to spiders. It features installations of spider webs displayed and lit to be viewed as sculptures. There are also films: one made …
Unicorns in southern Africa: the fascinating story behind one-horned creatures in rock art: One-horned rain-animal from a site near Indwe in the Eastern Cape province. Image courtesy David M. Witelson One-horned creatures are found in myths around the world. Although unicorns in different cultures have little to do with one another, they have multiple associations …
Eurovision: even before the singing starts, the contest is a fascinating reflection of international rules and politics: Shutterstock The Eurovision bandwagon has firmly arrived in Liverpool. During a week of two semi-finals, 37 competing countries will be whittled down to 26. Around 160 million people are then expected to tune in to the grand final …
Discovery of book in Scottish castle reveals fascinating detail of Robert Burns’s domestic life: I have experienced a few eureka moments in my career – usually the result of sheer luck or serendipity. In late 2021, I was part of the Editing Burns in the 21st Century team working on the new Oxford University Press …
Five fascinating insights into the inner lives of plants: Romolo Tavani/Shutterstock Approximately 4.5 billion years ago, Earth’s land surface was barren and devoid of life. It would take another 2 billion years for the first single-celled organisms to appear in the ocean, including the first algae Grypania spiralis, which was about the size of a …
South Africa in the news: Afena-Gyan: Ghanaian sensation makes fascinating revelation after amazing Serie A double for Roma: Earlier this month, the attacker was called up to Ghana’s senior squad for their 2022 World Cup qualifying double-header against Ethiopia and South Africa but he rejected the opportunity, instead …: “South Africa” – BingNews Raha Limited …
South Africa in the news: Steven Van Zandt explores his fascinating and unlikely life: About halfway through Steven Van Zandt’s new memoir comes the point of no return. That moment was in 1983, during the recording of Bruce Springsteen’s breakthrough album “Born in the USA.” Van Zandt, …: “South Africa” – BingNews ATP roundup: Andy …
South Africa in the news: Steven Van Zandt explores his fascinating and unlikely life: About halfway through Steven Van Zandt’s new memoir comes the point of no return. That moment was in 1983, during the recording of Bruce …: “South Africa” – BingNews Strengthening disaster risk reduction in climate change adaptation related agendas at COP18, …
The fascinating history of how residents named their informal settlements in Nairobi: A child walks along a road in Mathare informal settlement. Alissa Everett/Getty Images In Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, it is estimated that over 70% of the population live in informal settlements. Many of these have a history rooted in colonial policies whereby the …
Pasha 104: The fascinating history of the Suez Canal: shutterstock The Suez Canal was in the spotlight recently when the container vessel Ever Given became wedged diagonally across it, causing a massive backlog in shipping traffic. The idea of a canal connecting the Red Sea and the Mediterranean was a dream for many throughout history. …
The fascinating story of placebos – and why doctors should use them more often: By – https://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/emotions/self.html , , Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1684469 Elaine and Arthur Shapiro/Wikimedia Commons Plato’s cure for headaches involved: a certain leaf, but there was a charm to go with the remedy; and if one uttered the charm at the moment of …
Fossil footprints: the fascinating story behind the longest known prehistoric journey: A prehistoric woman with a child have left behind the world's longest trackway. Author provided Every parent knows the feeling. Your child is crying and wants to go home, you pick them up to comfort them and move faster, your arms tired with a …
Watching A Fascinating New World Evolve: How television has impacted human culture forever • Technology has changed how we view the world • Television has brought the world infinitely closer • We can now experience what we never could before Science made many rapid strides in the 20th century. Television is one of the most …
Private Muscat City Sightseeing Tour – A Fascinating Capital The tour begins by driving through the beautiful embassy quarter of Muscat en route to Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Visit the mosque, a religious landmark of Muscat and splendor of unique Islamic architecture (Islamic dress code to be observed). Sold by Viator List Price: $ Price: …
Muscat City Sightseeing Tour – A Fascinating Capital The tour begins by driving through the beautiful embassy quarter of Muscat en route to Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Visit the mosque, a religious landmark of Muscat and splendor of unique Islamic architecture (Islamic dress code to be observed). Sold by Viator List Price: $ Price: $ …