A legacy lives on – The Fitzsimons success story
By: Jan van den Bos: Curator Small collections DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History (DNMCH) Frederick William Fitzsimons The herpetologist, naturalist and zoologist Frederick William Fitzsimons (1870-1951) gained recognition for his study on the habits of snakes and the treatment of snake bites.
Object knowledge during documentation
The purpose of museums is to collect objects with artistic, cultural and scientific value and present these objects through exhibitions.
The Mauser C96(“Construktion” 96) pistol Revolutionary for its time
The Mauser C96 pistol, also known as the Mauser broom handle became a customary weapon among officers during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902).
The 4.7 inch (120mm) “Lady Roberts” naval gun
The “Lady Roberts” naval gun was used in many Anglo-Boer War battles. For example, the 4.7- inch formed part of a six-day battle at Dalmanutha.
AROUND THE CAMPFIRE WITH ARCHAEOLOGY
When sitting around the campfire after a hard day’s work in the field, interesting stories and adventures are shared.
A FIGHT FOR EQUAL RIGHTS ENDING IN BLOODSHED: REMEMBERING SHARPEVILLE MASSACRE AND ITS AFTERMATHS
In 1910 South Africa adopted its first constitution that united White South Africans and afforded them certain rights, protection and privilege, which were denied Black South Africans.
Mbilamutondo, the VhaVenda Xylophone
Mbilamutondo is an indigenous resonated xylophone played by VhaVenda people in the Limpopo Province in the northern part of South Africa.
AVATAR – A 2009 SCIENCE FICTION HOLLYWOOD MOVIE THAT HAS HAD MUCH CONTROVERSY OVER THE LAST DECADE
Since the release of the film on 16 December 2009, there has been numerous discussions relating to a wide variety.
CULTURAL BIOGRAPHY OF A COMMODITY
A 750 ml bottle of 2015 Lourensford Chardonay wine was purchased for consumption at a supermarket, Checkers, which is local to South Africa.
