Tag: history

Molamu: Smacking to Swagger in Africa

A knobkerrie/Molamu is a type of wooden club, said to have originated in southern and eastern Africa. It is mainly recognised by the knob at one end of the stick. The club serves multiple uses; a throwing weapon, traditional club, walking stick, cultural and status symbol are just some of them. Different Cultures, Different Meaning […]

Magna Carta: The Unspoken Scripture of the 1200s

Magna Carta, translating to “The Great Charter” is a document that has become the backbone of many important documents today. Activists and politicans like Thomas Jefferson and Mahatma Ghandi have cited this scripture. In addition, the US declaration of Independance and The Universal declaration of Human Rights all echo the Magna Carta. The Great Charter’s….multiple […]