Monday Feb 25th, 2013
Images of Ancient Nubia
For most of the modern world, ancient Nubia seems an unknown and enigmatic land. Only a handful of archaeologists have studied its history or unearthed the Nubian cities, temples, and cemeteries that once dotted the landscape of southern Egypt and northern Sudan. Nubia’s remote setting in the midst of an inhospitable desert, with access by river blocked by impassable rapids, has lent it not only an air of mystery, but also isolated it from exploration… read more »
Saturday Apr 27th, 2013
Freedom Day and democratic transition
27 April is Freedom Day in South Africa
Wednesday Mar 27th, 2013
Achebe
The passing of a great man, a great writer and a passionate human being
