THE UN PEACEKEEPING METHOD
By: David Rilley-Harris, Curator, DITSONG: National Museum of Military History (DNMMH) After the shock of the First World War (1914-1918) the League of Nations was set up as the world’s first intergovernmental organisation designed to prevent conflicts anywhere on earth from
GENDER ISSUES IN REFUGEE CAMPS
By: Abraham Mohale - Junior Curator, DITSONG: National Museum of Military History Figure 1. World Refugee Day poster design. Word Refugee Day falls every year on 20 June. (Source: https://www.istockphoto.com/photos/world-refugee-day) Introduction On 20 June 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) joined the United Nations
THE ROLE OF USHABTIS IN ANCIENT EGYPT
By: Frank Teichert, Curator – DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History Ancient Egypt, a civilization shrouded in mystique and grandeur, left an indelible mark on human history with its monumental architecture, intricate hieroglyphs, and enigmatic burial practices. Among the many fascinating
The Ingenious Design of Inuit Snowshoes
By: Frank Teichert, Curator – DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History Snowshoes have been an essential tool for traversing snowy landscapes for centuries, particularly among indigenous communities living in Arctic regions. Among these, the Inuit have developed a remarkable style of
G5/G6 HOWITZER AMMUNITION
By: David Rilley-Harris, Curator, DITSONG: National Museum of Military History (DNMMH) (Picture: DITSONG: National Museum of Military History). The South African military developed the G5 and G6 howitzers in the 1970s and 1980s to keep up with developments in weapons technology during