Project3541 is an artistic and educational endeavor that uses written, visual, and oral histories to provide an intimate perspective on the global and personal consequences of the 1935-41 Italo-Ethiopian War.
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"When I had come to the gaze on this blessed place of peace and to let wander free in the air the inspiration desired by my soul, a way of life strange to me stirred my mind from all sides. As I could not convict myself of any evil" - Nubian Author, Paccius Maximus 1st Century AD
If you were as drawn in by the story of the Italo-Ethiopian War in @MaazaMengiste's The Shadow King as we were, definitely check out this related - and fascinating - photo archive project.
This Friday, St George's Day, @DerilloEyob will be talking about representations of the saint in Ethiopian art and culture. (Part of the Fairfield House Freedom in the City festival.)
https://t.co/uITlPsWOu5
Hi! This is @KrebsVerena again, your #Twittistorian for the week. Today we’ll look at how #medieval Ethiopian outreach to Europe got started & trace the very first Solomonic embassy of 1402.
So buckle up, grab 4 live leopards off the road, we’re going from the Horn to…Venice!
Fascinating project from @project_3541
"Every month, we’ll give you a deep-dive into the different aspects of the [1935-1941 Italo-Ethiopian] war"
First issue here: https://t.co/QZrZRNzbLa
The Louis vs. Schmeling match of 1936 would hold the world's attention: a Black man vs. a German. The Nazis held up Schmeling as a true Aryan. Tomorrow, we'll continue w/the boxing match.