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87-year-old grandmother saving her mother tongue from dying

Katrina Esau work so hard to ensure her childhood language survives. She put much efforts to save her childhood language from dying and to make sure that her grandchildren speak it. At the age of 84 (2017), Mrs Esau is one of N|uu last three fluent speakers, one of the San languages of South Africa. N|uu is considered the original …

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Imhotep from Africa is the first doctor in history

Although Hippocrates is considered by many to be the father of Medicine, he is not really the first doctor in history (although his contribution is undeniable). That honor would fall to the Egyptian scholar Imhotep. Imhotep means ‘he that comes in peace’. Born in 27th century BCE, Egypt, Imhotep was no only a physician but also an architect, astrologer, scribe, …

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Fascinating art. Traditional wall painting by South African women [pictures]

The origins of African art lie long before recorded history. Ndebele Women Painting Traditional Designs on Walls. The Ndebeles are an African ethnic group living in South Africa and Zimbabwe known for their artistic talent, especially with regard to their painted houses and colorful beadwork. In African art history has played a significant role in shaping the culture and history …

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