Meanwhile, ancient books and manuscripts are being digitized in far away places such Timbuktu, Mali. Up to 150,000 manuscripts, some of which date from the 13th century and document subjects ranging from science and the arts to social and business trends of the day are available to view on screen in a high tech facility. The same is happening in museums all over the world.
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The Mask
Masks have been worn for both ceremonial and practical purposes for as long as man has had a creative brain. They are usually worn on the face during storytelling and dancing. A mask is a great device or prop for role-playing games and can help shy children to take part and enjoy the activity as…… Continue reading The Mask
African Wisdom
2011 Greetings
Winter is here.
Grown ups could take a leaf out of student’s books; they have made their feelings known about the proposed rise in tuition fees. Every single Londoner has come to expect poor service from their council in winter, rather than pressuring them to use the money they collect in taxes to make life better.
Never too old to learn
Kimani N’gang’a Maruge made became the world’s oldest student in 2003. Great grandfather Kimani was a farmer in Western Kenya who inadvertently led the way in the fight for universal free education in that country. Kimani was given a belated chance to go to school in 2003 after Kenya abolished primary school fees. In 2005,…… Continue reading Never too old to learn
