Colo gorilla
Colo, the First-ever gorilla born in captivity
A baby gorilla, Colo, was born on December 22, 1956, at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio. Colo became the first-ever gorilla to be born in captivity. Colo’s Parents Colo,…
diplomacy
Summary: Evolution of Diplomatic Practice
The history of diplomacy demonstrates change and continuity from its early beginning to 1815. As states began to evolve in Europe at the end of the Middle Ages, the present…
Yoruba People
Summary: Who Are the Yoruba People?
The Yoruba people are a dominant ethnic group in modern-day Nigeria. The history of the Yoruba people basically starts in the ancient and legendary city of Ile-Ife. Mythical Origins of…
John Philips
Dr John Philip’s Activities at the Cape
The latter part of the 18th century and the early part of the 19th century was a period of church survival in Britain and Europe. It was the age of…
Geography
The Concept and Significance of the Frontier in the History of South Africa, 1652-1800
The concept of the frontier in the history of South Africa was borne out of the insatiable desire of the Boers for various reasons - to trek from the Cape…
The Cape Colony
Effects of the Contacts of the European Settlers on the Africans of South Africa, 1652 and 1800
The Dutch landed at the Cape of South Africa in 1652 under the sponsorship of the Dutch East India Company. The Dutch, having observed that the Cape was suitable for…