Bulls, beads, Boers, barter: were Nguni cattle the orig...
Long, long ago, precolonial communities knew all about beads, cattle and non-fungible tokens.
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Long, long ago, precolonial communities knew all about beads, cattle and non-fungible tokens.
Exploration has brought income inequality and poverty to people in Mauritius, Mozambique and Nigeria.
As Governor of New Zealand in the mid 19th century, Grey led Aotearoa into the largest conflicts of the New Zealand Wars. After his two terms as Governor ended, he became a political giant who influenced an entire generation of future leaders. He also played a huge role in the history of South Australia and South Africa. For decades his nickname was “Good Governor Grey”. A reference to his reputation as an enlightened humanitarian, a champion of liberalism, and a defender of indigenous rights. Today, his name graces everything from Greymouth to Grey Lynn. But that legacy is deeply tai...