African researchers have validated the use of lemon grass (Cymbopogun citratus) and lemon (Citrus limon) in treating opportunistic infections in people living with Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). CHUKWUMA MUANYA writes.
Moors and the court of Württemberg 1616 –1617
The court of Württemberg 1616 –1617
Special festivities offered a perfect opportunity for a ruler to assume the role of an ‘African’, an ‘Ethiopian’ or a ‘Moor’. From the late Middle Ages feasts and tournaments were important occasions to celebrate a baptism, wedding or ceremonial arrival by a European ruler. Such festivities included triumphal processions and the staging of mock battles between companies such as the ‘Christians’ and the ‘Moors’, or ‘Scythians’ and deviant groups such as ‘impostors’.
On the links between Ireland and Egypt – By Sinead
The first dated mention of Ireland in Roman mandate is found in the Chronicle by Prosper of Aquitaine, 431AD, he mentions ……….. ‘ Palladius was ordained by Pope Celestine, and sent to the Irish believers in Christ’ (ad Scotos, in Christum credentes) ‘as the first bishop’ .
An Ethiopian hero of the Korean War
An Ethiopian hero of the Korean War
By Alex Last
Sixty years ago, Ethiopia was at war. Not in Africa, but thousands of miles away in Korea. This is the story of one Ethiopian officer who won a US gallantry award.
Black Presence in the Ancient British Isles
Black Presence in the Ancient British Isles
One of the most under explored topics in the study of ancient history is the black presence in ancient Europe. A black presence can be found in the British Isles as far back as prehistoric times.
The healing of the nations: Marijuana compound may stop deadly cancer metastasis
We’ve known about medical applications of cannabis (or marijuana) for years, but the research findings of two scientists studying it have the potential to change the deadliness of cancer forever. A cannabis compound known as cannabidiol can stop metastasis in many types of aggressive cancers, found the researchers from California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.
Nicolas Martiau the Ancestor of George Washington by Oguejiofo Annu
Did George Washington the so-called first president of the United States descend from French Muurs? Did he ascend back to the Muurs?
Muslim Moor:
The Moorish Sounds of Morocco: Ahwach Tagmout N Yaacoub Tata
Maskitos (Mosquitos) Away!
Natural Insecticide
It’s just a mix of water, brown sugar and yeast.
1. Cut a plastic bottle in half, keep both parts. Can be soft drink bottle.
Moulay al-Rashid (1631 – 1672) Sultan of Morocco (1666 – 1672) Founder of the Alouite Dynasty
