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Category: African Section

Ancestor Veneration, Etrog on Sukkot, And Celebration of Life and Nature: A Collection Display on Agricultural Harvesting, Cultural and Religious Practices in Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia

Posted by: Anchi Hoh

The Library of Congress African and Middle Eastern Division (AMED) displays a sampling of its collection on agricultural harvesting, cultural and religious practices in Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

Recordings of Symposium on “Religious Practices, Transmission and Literacy in Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia” Available Online

Posted by: Anchi Hoh

The Library of Congress African and Middle Eastern Division released recordings of the symposium, “Religious Practices, Transmission and Literacy in Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia,” for online public viewing.

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Taytu Betul: The Cunning Empress of Ethiopia

Posted by: Anchi Hoh

This blogpost uses the Library of Congress’ resources to introduce Empress Taytu Betul, spouse of Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia, who occupies an important page in the history of Ethiopia. She is remembered for her towering contributions in time of war, such as in the Battle of Adwa, and in the process of modernizing the country. Empress Taytu follows the example of her titanic women ancestors such as the Candaces, the Queen of Sheba, Queen Yodit [Judith], to name a few, who provided a legacy of excellence to the womenfolk of today’s Ethiopia.

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Introduction to the African Section Poster Collection

Posted by: Anchi Hoh

This blog post introduces the African Section Poster Collection, including a brief history of how and when these materials entered the collection and the types of posters contained within the collection. The blog post also discusses the significance of the posters’ contents and how scholars, researchers, and members of the public may benefit through their continued study.