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@PugJesus@piefed.social in historyartifacts · 6h ago
Statuette of the god Horus as a falcon protecting the Pharaoh, greywacke stone, Egypt, 360-343 BCE
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@PugJesus@piefed.social in historyartifacts · 23h ago

Statuette of a hippo goddess, Egypt, 332-320 BCE

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@PugJesus@piefed.social in historyartifacts · 2d ago
Ivory gazelle figurine, Egypt, 1390–1352 BCE
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@PugJesus@piefed.social in historyartifacts · 2d ago
Hexagonal glass oil vessel, the Roman Empire, 1st century AD
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@fediboard_culture@flipboard.social · 2d ago
Complexities of Culture: How Nigerian Bodies Portray Tradition, Status, and Identity - Scribe https://dornsife.usc.edu/scribe/2026/04/24/complexities-of-culture-how-nigerian-bodies-portray-tradition-status-and-identity/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=Econopass%2Fmagazine%2FFLIPBOARD+EXCHANGE+FEED+%F0%9F%97%9E%EF%B8%8F Throughout Western Africa, and more specifically in Nigeria, a woman’s body does more than just exist, it also communicates. In many cultural … #culture #africa #nigeria #tradition #identity
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@mongabay@mastodon.green · 5d ago
Since 1970, wetlands have disappeared three times faster than forests. A new atlas from Wetlands International aims to end "wetland blindness" by providing the data needed to protect these vital ecosystems in the Sahel and Horn of Africa. Learn more in this story by Naina Rao for #Mongabay. https://mongabay.cc/RDBHw3 #News #Wetlands #Africa
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@PugJesus@piefed.social in historyartifacts · 3d ago

Model of a riverboat, Egypt, 1981–1975 BCE

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@PugJesus@piefed.social in historygallery · 3d ago
Model of a riverboat, Egypt, 1981–1975 BCE
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@mongabay@mastodon.green · 6d ago
A landmark African Court opinion could soon define state obligations for people displaced by climate change. With millions in Africa forced from their homes by floods and erosion, advocates say the ruling is a major chance for the court to lead on durable solutions for climate survivors. Elodie Toto reports for #Mongabay. https://mongabay.cc/Xmr0TK #News #Africa
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@PugJesus@piefed.social in historyartifacts · 5d ago
Ceramic hieroglyph inlay, Egypt, 360–343 BCE
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@africanwildlife@stefanbohacek.online · Apr 20, 2026
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@analytics@social.vir.group · Apr 12, 2026
🟢 Diplomatic Activity | 2/10 🇻🇦 Pope begins major Africa tour Pope Francis has begun a major tour of Africa, prioritizing the world's fastest-growing Catholic region. 💬 SENTINEL: Рутинна дипломатична активність, не пов'язана з конфліктами. Моніторинг на випадок протестів або безпекових інцидентів під час візиту. #Diplomacy #Vatican #Africa
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@fediboard_science@flipboard.social · Apr 08, 2026
When Science Protects the Most Vulnerable: An Interview with Professor Anne Esther Njom Nlend (Cameroon) https://www.afro.who.int/countries/cameroon/news/when-science-protects-most-vulnerable-interview-professor-anne-esther-njom-nlend-cameroon?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=Econopass%2Fmagazine%2FFLIPBOARD+EXCHANGE+FEED+%F0%9F%97%9E%EF%B8%8F When Science Protects the Most Vulnerable: An Interview with Professor Anne Esther Njom Nlend (Cameroon) lawsonagbluluf… Wed, 08/04/2026 - 08:19 08 … #science #health #africa #cameroon
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@palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk · Apr 08, 2026
25% of #land in #Africa is damaged by #climatechange #mining and #palmoil #deforestation. Yet strong policies for #agroecology would restore land for people, plants and animals to thrive #BoycottPalmOil #ClimateActionNow #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives@mastodonapp.uk https://wp.me/pcFhgU-90N?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
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@TheCrossCulturalNerd@universeodon.com · Apr 07, 2026
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@TheCrossCulturalNerd@universeodon.com · Apr 04, 2026
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@Kata_Pultti@mementomori.social · Apr 04, 2026
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@thebeautraveler@flipboard.social · Apr 03, 2026
Imperial grandeur without the tourist chaos awaits in Rabat 🕌 Read more: https://flip.it/zwG08J #travel #africa #northafrica #middleeast #mena #morocco #rabat #wanderlust
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@thebeautraveler@flipboard.social · Mar 30, 2026
🏛 Every archway in Morocco leads to a new adventure ✨ Read more: https://flip.it/Cw8Log #ravel #africa #northafrica #morocco #middleeast #wanderlust
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@fediboard_culture@flipboard.social · Mar 30, 2026
Creatives Who Are Redefining African Culture | Streamline https://streamlinefeed.co.ke/news/creatives-who-are-redefining-african-culture-fbed663d?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=Econopass%2Fmagazine%2FFLIPBOARD+EXCHANGE+FEED+%F0%9F%97%9E%EF%B8%8F Artists, Designers, Filmmakers, and Cultural Leaders Shaping a New Narrative A quiet shift is underway. Across Africa, a new generation of creatives is … #culture #africa #trending
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