The misconception that Africa has no writing system, is a 19th c. European missionary invention. Missionaries introduced Roman script in Africa to replace earlier writing systems. Africa has one of the world oldest system of writing. e.g #Ethiopia #Nubia #Egypt #Nigeria #Nsibidi

Given the importance and significance of this manuscript, the only viable option is for us to come together, collectively purchase it, and donate it to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Abu Dhabi.

Greek perceptions of Ethiopia (Aithiopia). Homer speaks of them as "the blameless Ethiopians" — in the Iliad, visited by Zeus & the gods for a feast, and addressed by Iris as a place of hecatombs. In the Odyssey, Poseidon too lingers among them, "delighted by their feasts.

Since 2018, I have come across Ethiopian seals & seals (ignets) impressions held in public, private collection, & monasteries. There is still much to learn about them, I hope to document them systematically, if time permits, develop a research database to support future study.

A significant step in the ongoing global conversation about cultural restitution Following extensive provenance research, supported through the Esmée Fairbairn Communities Fund, the King’s Own Royal Regiment Museum has returned two artefacts to Ethiopia museumsassociation.org/museu…

A 17thC illustration shows St. George imprisoned, then rescued by the Virgin Mary as a dove, standing free once more. Born in Cappadocia (modern Turkey), St. George is also Ethiopia’s patron saint. Happy St. George’s Day!

As the rise of evil spreads division & distortion: Should Black History Month be replaced with an international celebration of Adwa? Adwa represents: • Strength instead of victimhood • Victory instead of oppression • A unified Black triumph From surviving evil to defeating it.

Pleased to announce the publication of my recent contribution.The book explores how fabrics, silk, linen & cloth, were integrated into manuscripts f These textiles reveal how local bookmaking traditions were deeply connected to global trade networks across Europe, Asia, & Africa

Ethiopic ms divination used to determine the destruction of a country. Summary of outcomes: The country will be destroyed. The ruler will enter with a large army. Chaos and terror will arise Peace will prevail. Many nations will be disturbed, filled with fear from coast to coast

My Nespresso Vertuo broke down 3 times in a year & when I asked for a replacement, I was given a pre-used one that broke down within 3 months. Pods generate over a million tonnes of waste annually & takes up to 500 years to decompose. Lets stick to Jebena or Bialetti @NespressoUK

Scholars working on Coptic and Semitic languages (esp. Ethiopic ): have you encountered references that might correspond to out-of-body experiences or astral travel in your sources? Illustration of the child St. Kirkos ቅዱስ ቂርቆስ exorcising a demon @britishlibrary Or 720

This 17th C Persian painting depicts a black man playing a bowl lyre, an instrument that resemble the Ethiopian krar. During the 17th century, many Africans, especially Ethiopians, settled in the Deccan region of India, often serving as soldiers or administrators.

I will be presenting at the Army Museums Ogilby Trust (AMOT) Conference 2025, alongside my colleague Carolyn Dalton. Our presentation will explore a collaborative project centred on the 1868 British Expedition to Abyssinia— armymuseums.org.uk/conferenc…

Honoured to be invited by the Ethiopian Community UK to speak on the legacy of Maqdala, Emperor Tewodros, and restitution—alongside artifacts related to Maqdala. Grateful for the warm Ethiopian hospitality. Thank you Ethiopian Comunity in Britain

“There is a Museum story that when a member of the staff committed suicide in this room ( the Cracherode) by shooting himself his superior’s first reaction was : ‘Did he damage the book bindings ?”(Marjorie Caygill 1981) The Cracherode Room was a exhibition space #BRITISHMUSEUM

We were honoured to welcome Father Abate, along with members of the Ethiopian community, to Lancaster. As Project Officer for the Abyssinia Project, I had the privilege of showing the 1868 Abyssinia collection in the King's Own Royal Regiment Museum. youtu.be/kMn5wd9IrM4?si=94g-…