We all love food! And we all have to eat to survive. So, it stands to reason that learning the names of various food items in Amharic should be high on your

In my January 31, 2012 post, Ethiopian Emperors and Slavery, I briefly discussed slavery in Ethiopia and the unsuccessful attempts made by various Emperors to rid the country of the institution through the reign of Emperor Menelik II (1889-1913). In this post I have highlighted effective measures that were put in place, mainly during Emperor …

Artist: Attributed to Baselyos (The Ground Hornbill Master). Date: late 17th century. Geography: Ethiopia, Lasta region. Culture: Amhara peoples. Medium: Pa...

SOURCE: THE BRITISH LIBRARY Ethiopic Bible Selections – Introduction This lavishly illustrated 17th-century manuscript contains the first eight books of the Old Testament (the Octateuch), the…