The Ultimate Place To Learn About The Descendants of Africa
When most people hear the name Abraha, they probably think of one thing: elephants. In Islamic tradition, Abraha is remembered as the Christian ruler who marched on Mecca with an elephant army in an attempt to destroy the Kaaba. His Read More …
Introduction Asmerom Legesse’s groundbreaking publication in 1973, Gada: Three Approaches to the Study of African Society, introduced the Gada system, a rich and indigenous socio-political institution that plays a crucial role in regulating various aspects of Oromo life, including its Read More …
Ras Alula Engida (1845 – 15 February 1897), whose full title in Ge’ez is ራስ አሉላ እንግዳ, was an influential Ethiopian general and statesman. He became renowned for his leadership in military engagements against various adversaries, including the forces of Read More …
History remembers kings, conquerors, and emperors. But every so often, a figure emerges who defies the expected order. In Ethiopia’s long and rich past, one such figure was Gudit—a mysterious queen accused of burning churches, destroying monuments, and toppling the Read More …
The Kasubi Tombs in Kampala, Uganda, is the site of the burial grounds for four kabakas (kings of Buganda) and other members of the Baganda royal family. As a result, the site remains an important spiritual and political site for Read More …
Juan Latino, who was also known as Juan de Sessa, was an intriguing figure in history. Born around 1518 in Ethiopia, he made his mark as a Spanish professor of Ethiopian descent at the University of Granada during the sixteenth Read More …
Maya was a prominent figure in ancient Kemet (Egypt), serving as both the Overseer of Works and Chief Treasurer during the reigns of the young Pharaoh Tutankhamun and the later Pharaoh Horemheb, around 1330 BCE. Originally hailing from Waset, which Read More …
Timkat, known in Ge’ez as ጥምቀት (T’imk’et), is a vibrant celebration observed by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church to mark Epiphany. Each year, it takes place on January 19 (or January 20 in leap Read More …
Hidden on the serene shores of Dek Island in Ethiopia’s Lake Tana, Narga Selassie is no ordinary church. Its roots date back to the 18th century, in the era of Empress Mentewab. What makes this Orthodox Tewahedo church truly remarkable Read More …
Dirre Sheikh Hussein, situated in the Bale Zone of the Oromia Region in south-eastern Ethiopia, is a town steeped in rich history, spirituality, and folklore. This town, nestled at a longitude and latitude of 7°45′N 40°42′E and an elevation of Read More …