How the Egyptian writing was decoded
The knowledge of writing is not very old compared to human history. It was only invented 5,000 years ago. It is one of the ...
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The Ra II Adventure: How a Norwegian Explorer Proved Ancient Egyptian and Indigenous Americas Connections
Read about the Ra II papyrus boat expedition led by Thor Heyerdahl in 1970, uncovering ancient maritime routes between Africa ...
On a Botswana game safari, I discovered I was a birder
Botswana’s high-value, low-volume tourism strategy means visitors can often enjoy highly personalized and intimate ...
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For Ugandan farmers, good fences make good neighbors — of elephants
What do you do if you’re neighbors with an elephant? In western Uganda, the answer is: You build a fence. And not just any ...
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Thoughts on water gardens
All Asians prize water in their gardens – from the humble pot in the front yard, with its mandatory water lily and darting ...
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Piny Luo Festival: Inside the elaborate cultural plans and deep meanings behind them
Traditional utensils – pots popularly known as agulu or dak; guords known by the locals as aguata or ko; as well as ndhwaro made from papyrus reeds – will also be on display. Artefacts such as palm ...
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50+ inspiring Eye of Horus tattoo ideas of ancient power and modern art
Together with the Eye of Horus, this design can signify divine protection through life’s journey. Papyrus is a reed-like plant that was an important symbol in ancient Egyptian culture. Together with ...