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On this day in December 29, 1790 On this day in December 29, 1790 marks the death of the famous mathematician Thomas Fuller, known as the “Mental Calculator”. Thomas Fuller was an African slave known for his skills in mathematics. He was captured in Africa by white slaves and shipped to the USA in 1724Continue reading “On this day in December 29, 1790”

In the late 19th century, the Australian swagman became an iconic figure of the Outback, In the late 19th century, the Australian swagman became an iconic figure of the Outback, living a life of mobility and self-sufficiency as he roamed the vast and often unforgiving landscape. Around 1880, a swagman is captured using a hollowContinue reading “In the late 19th century, the Australian swagman became an iconic figure of the Outback,”

Mansa Abubakari II, a ruler of the Mali Empire during the 14th century, Mansa Abubakari II, a ruler of the Mali Empire during the 14th century, stands out not only for his leadership but for his extraordinary vision and ambition. His story, though often overshadowed by the more famous Mansa Musa.Abubakari’s reign occurred during aContinue reading “Mansa Abubakari II, a ruler of the Mali Empire during the 14th century,”

The Ife Terracotta head of an Oluwo is a significant artifact from the ancient city of Ife in Nigeria. The Ife Terracotta head of an Oluwo is a significant artifact from the ancient city of Ife in Nigeria. It is a terracotta sculpture of a female figure, specifically an Oluwo, who was a female Oni,Continue reading “The Ife Terracotta head of an Oluwo is a significant artifact from the ancient city of Ife in Nigeria.”

The crowded omnibus of 1865 The crowded omnibus of 1865 offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolving landscape of urban transportation during Victorian London. As the city grew rapidly during the 19th century, the need for affordable and efficient public transit became increasingly apparent. Omnibuses, horse-drawn vehicles designed to carry multiple passengers, emerged as aContinue reading “The crowded omnibus of 1865”

The Nok culture is a population whose material remains are named after the Ham village of Nok in southern Kaduna State of Nigeria, The Nok culture is a population whose material remains are named after the Ham village of Nok in southern Kaduna State of Nigeria, where their terracotta sculptures were first discovered in 1928.Continue reading “The Nok culture is a population whose material remains are named after the Ham village of Nok in southern Kaduna State of Nigeria,”

Alleged Contradictions and Distortions in the Bible Alleged Contradictions and Distortions in the Bible Allegation Two: Forbidding Pork vs. Endorsing It Elsewhere “And the pig, though it has a divided hoof, does not chew the cud; it is unclean for you. You must not eat their meat or touch their carcasses; they are unclean forContinue reading “Alleged Contradictions and Distortions in the Bible”

Harihar Fort, also known as Harshagad, is located 40 km Harihar Fort, also known as Harshagad, is located 40 km from the city of Nashik, 48 km from Igatpuri, and 40 km from Ghoti in the Nashik district of Maharashtra, India.It was built during the period of the Seuna dynasty (9th – 14th century) andContinue reading “Harihar Fort, also known as Harshagad, is located 40 km”

Funny African Proverbs Funny African Proverbs When a man is stung by a bee, he does not destroy all beehives- Kenya Proverb It is only a stupid cow that rejoices at the prospect of being taken to a beautiful abattoir – Zambian Proverb No matter how far an eagle flies up the sky, it willContinue reading “Funny African Proverbs”

THINGS WE MUST DO THIS 2025 TO ACHIEVE A LASTING UNITY. THINGS WE MUST DO THIS 2025 TO ACHIEVE A LASTING UNITY. This year we must speak only unity. stop denying your Igbo heritage and ancestry, Stop attacking, stop talking down on other Igbo extractions, stop seeing yourself as the beginning and end of Igbo.Continue reading “THINGS WE MUST DO THIS 2025 TO ACHIEVE A LASTING UNITY.”