Posted for ZWT II - Africa/Middle East, as taken from Epicurean.com. This is such an easy cake that even the kids can make it with some adult supervision.
Koeksisters, my sister 🇿🇦 This South African treat will always have a place in our hearts! There are two versions and I’m sure we all..
Gripping photos show what decades of segregation looked like in Nelson Mandela's home country.
A recipe for smoorsnoek from Sam Linsell.
These African desserts are easy, authentic, and so good! From pudding to cookies to cakes, African treats are as sweet as it gets.
From the elaborate collars of the Mwila to the square hats of the Mucubai, Angola is home to some of the world's most fascinating tribes.
Advertising, in one form or another, has been around since the beginning of civilization. There is no way to know when it actually began, but one can argue advertising was set in motion when that f…
Frothy waves lazily lap powder-white sand. Overhead, palm fronds filter a soft breeze. The curved sail of traditional dhow boat carves a striking silhouette against...
Slavery is one of the worst things that has happened in Human history and generally in The United States. However, beside slavery the racial segregation
Debutante balls, or cotillions, are a centuries old tradition with roots in Europe as far back as the 1700s. The word “debutante” translates to female beginner in French, and refers to a young woman making her debut into polite society. The first of these lavish events was held by King George III in
The Zambezi Queen is a luxury african river safari and venue in Namibia, Africa on the Chobe River ideal for events, getaways, weddings, workshops, elopements, birthday parties and retreats.
The attorney general asks why an event with predominantly African-American attendees was tagged with a surcharge at a luxury hotel.
Four centuries ago, Dutch dairy farmers made this spiced custard pie into a South African classic.
Traditionally, Hausa/Fulani tribe has a considerable number of unique norms, values, and customs inherited and passed down from generation to generation. The most important traditions found in their tribe, which festival is one them.
The Zambezi Queen is a luxury african river safari and venue in Namibia, Africa on the Chobe River ideal for events, getaways, weddings, workshops, elopements, birthday parties and retreats.
Once a year, Park City, Utah turns into a snowy, icey Hollywood! The Sundance Film Festival started in 1978, was intended to bring attention to independent filmmakers and the films that weren’t always seen on the big screen. This yearly festival has turned into one of the most important events in Utah. Actors, actresses, directors, […]
Perfect om te serveren als lekkere snack
Read this newspaper clip below – where an Englishman described how kind the Boers were and that everything that was said in England about the Boers, was not true. From the Boer War Facebook p…
Powerful images from the past 12 eventful months
I had the honor of photographing Netflix’s Queen Charlotte premier event at the National Museum of African American Culture and History for Dufour Collaborative. My goal for this session was …
By the 1890s postcards were widely available throughout continental Europe. The postcards appealed to tourists looking for a souvenir of their travels abroad. Although travel was still largely limited to…
The Belgian Royal Palace has released seven new images of the Belgian Royal Family to celebrate Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant’s 18th birthday. The selection of images were taken by Bas Bogaerts in the Royal...
Bobotie filo parcels are my interpretation of a South African classic with a twist. Crisp filo wrapped around spicy mince. I serve it with an easy apple ring chutney. Bobotie...
I have always believed that one of the best ways to learn about a culture is through the local cuisine.
these images are not new, but i came across them again recently and thought i had to share in case someone out there had not seen them before. they are so arrestingly beautiful, and the story behind…
Noted Nigerian photographer Chief S.O. Alonge was the very first indigenous photographer of the Royal Court of Benin in Nigeria, and for some five
In her book, Picturing Dogs, Seeing Ourselves: Vintage American Photographs, author Ann-Janine Morey explores the America’s timeless romance with dogs. Featuring 115 antique photos in a variety of settings, from candid snapshots and hunting photos to posed studio portraits, the book provides an intimate look at how the family dog has shaped the American cultural […]
Learn about the food and culture of South Africa. Get authentic recipes and be sure to join the culinary journey around the world when you stop by!
Somali baby names are unique and stylish. If you are intrigued by the Somalian culture, consider these wonderful Somali names for your precious little one.
The first official ‘Community Forest’ has been allocated in the Central African Republic (CAR) in the Congo Basin, giving local people the rights to manage and protect their forest. In what represents an important achievement for forest peoples in CAR, a country where 80 per cent of the rainforest has been handed over to logging ... Read more
African knowledge was not only passed down orally. The notion that ancient African education was oral and not written is only a myth. In his
Countries in Africa have had good and bad leaders in their history. This list consists of ten of the greatest leaders that the continent has ever seen. During their tenures, they fought for the freedom of their respective countries, they worked to boost the economy and improve the lives of the citizens. Related: 10 African Heroes You Should Know About Greatest African Leaders - Top 10 Their works have not gone unnoticed. Here is the list of the 10 greatest African leaders. Let us read and learn about them and their good deeds. #10 - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf ( Liberia)
Some show slaves picking cotton on plantations in Georgia, with another horrific image shows the criss-crossing scars inflicted on one slave who was freed from a plantation in Louisiana.
I had the honor of photographing Netflix’s Queen Charlotte premier event at the National Museum of African American Culture and History for Dufour Collaborative. My goal for this session was …
