WARTIME RELIGIOUS TEXTS
By: David Rilley-Harris, Curator, DITSONG: National Museum of Military History (DNMMH) Second World War military edition New Testament provided to South African forces by the Gifts and Comforts Fund with the cypher of King George VI.(Picture: DITSONG: National Museum of Military
NORTHERN CHINA’S OPPOSITION AGAINST JAPANESE AND WESTERN INFLUENCE THE BOXER REBELLION (1899-1901)
By: Jan van den Bos, Curator: DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History While South-Africa and Britain were engaged in a war (1899-1902) in southern Africa, a group of young peasants in the northern parts of China, attacked and killed foreigners, diplomats,
ORTHODOXY
By: Frank Teichert, Curator – DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History What is Orthodoxy? Orthodoxy generally refers to adherence to accepted and traditional beliefs, especially in religion. In a Christian context, Orthodoxy is often associated with the Eastern Orthodox Church, which follows
VISIT BY NICOLETTE AND NICHOLAS ARENDS TO SEE THE CARPITALPA ARENDSI HOLOTYPE
By: Teresa Kearney: Curator - DITSONG: National Museum of Natural History Left to right, Linda Kubeka (collection attendant), with Nicolette and Nicholas Arends, viewing the holotype of Carpitalpa arendsi. Nicholas Arends and his daughter, Nicolette, recently visited the small mammal section at
Women’s anti-apartheid resistance movements
During the 1910s, the Union of South Africa introduced pass and native laws, which sparked several resistance campaigns across the country. These pass laws were a key component of the apartheid regime’s oppressive policies. Women’s anti-pass protest campaigns gained momentum
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