One of the last remaining pieces of history
Against Mahikeng’s failure to honor and preserve his legacy, a new Setswana biography examines Plaatje’s years in this South African town, once a regional capital.
Source: africasacountry.com
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Identity of British spy 'Agent Mullet' who double-crossed the Nazi's has finally been revealed
The diary, written by a Belgian woman named Irene Thornton on a dairy farm near Bristol, records details of her nephew Ronald Thornton, who researchers now believe was Agent Mullet.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
Woman Discovers Grandma's Diary Confirms Identity of WWII Spy
A woman has discovered that a diary preserved by her grandmother reveals the identity of a WWII British spy codenamed Agent Mullet.
Source: newsweek.com
South African History Archive relaunched at Wits
On 6 April, the South African History Archive was officially relaunched at Wits university by its Vice-Chancellor Zeblon Vilakazi after the devastating fire last year at UCT brought the general crisis of archives sharply into focus.
Source: dailymaverick.co.za
World Health Day draws attention to the global climate...
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Working Group III will be holding a colloquium on the sixth assessment report on climate mitigation; the South African History Archive will be relaunching at Wits University after reintegrating with the institution; and Minister of Basic Education A...
South Africa University Of The Western Cape Western Cape South African Martin Cameron Angie Motshekga
Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Cellulose Nanofibers Help Preserve Cultural Heritage
Scientists have recently applied cellulose nanofibers to mitigate the fire damage in historic papers.
Anna Amalia Anna Amalia Library Assessing Fire Damage Historical Papers Alleviating Damage Soft Cellulose
Source: azonano.com