Ethiopian War Hero’s Gold Star Medal Emerges in Auction

Catherine Hickley 2 December 2024 The descendants of Ras Desta Damtew, a prominent Ethiopian general and nobleman, are endeavoring to reclaim an item that is cataloged in an online auction as originating

December 3, 2024

Famous People·History

The Human Ancestor Lucy continues to reveal secrets even 50 years after her discovery

AFP November 23, 2024 She was, for a while, the oldest known member of the human family. Fifty years after the discovery of Lucy in Ethiopia, the remarkable remains continue to yield theories

November 24, 2024

Education·History

Ethiopia’s Role as the First Christian Nation in History

First Published On – CULTURE & SOCIETY In the early part of the 4th century, two Christian children of Syrian origin, returning from India on a Roman ship, disembarked at an Aksumite port

November 1, 2024

History

Ethiopia’s Sovereignty Preserved: Menelik II’s Strategic Partnerships with World Powers

(TH) – King Menelik II of Ethiopia is recognized for his significant modernization initiatives during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which encompassed substantial investments both within Ethiopia and abroad. Reports

September 11, 2024

History

How Ethiopia Remembers Haile Selassie: A Journey Through History and Legacy

Ethiopia’s remembrance of Emperor Haile Selassie is a nuanced journey through his contributions, controversies, and the lasting influence he has had on the country and the world. His legacy is marked by

September 8, 2024

History·In Other News

Fasiledes Gondar Palace: A Journey Through Ethiopia’s Royal Heritage

The Fasiledes Gondar Palace, often referred to as the Fasil Ghebbi, is a fascinating historical site located in Gondar, Ethiopia. This palace complex, built in the 17th century during the reign of

July 31, 2024

History

Ethiopian women played a crucial role in the Second Ethiopian-Italian War as freedom fighters, making significant contributions to the conflict.

Ras Al Turner As we celebrate Liberation Day 2024, it is past time to remember and accentuate the heroism of the Ethiopian Women Freedom Fighters who played a significant role in the

May 29, 2024

History

Exploring Kenya’s State Visit to the US: A Look Back at Historical Ties Since Haile Selassie’s 1960s Visit

Let us remember: A Look Back Haile Selassie’s Historic Visit to the United States in the 1960s Reflecting on Kenya’s State visit to the United States this week, we recall Haile Selassie’s

May 24, 2024

History

Remembering the Forgotten: Black Women’s Role in the Italo-Ethiopian War

Maaza Mengiste on Gender, Warfare, and Women’s Bodies By Maaza Mengiste I have in my possession a photograph of a young Ethiopian girl whom I have named Hirut. She is a teenager,

May 14, 2024

History

The Rich History of Christianity in Ethiopia: A Look at One of the Oldest Christian Nations

Daniel Esparza Ethiopia’s religious beliefs can be considered to have existed before the introduction of Christianity in Europe, albeit only by a few years. The story ofEthiopia, situated in the Horn

April 28, 2024

History

The Ethiopian Student Movement: A Rejoinder to Bahru Zewde’s The Quest for Socialist Utopia

Messay Kebede University of Dayton, mkebede1@udayton.edu Kebede, Messay, “The Ethiopian Student Movement: A Rejoinder to Bahru Zewde’s The Quest for Socialist Utopia” (2015). Philosophy Faculty Publications. 44. This Article is brought to

April 12, 2024

ANALYSIS & OPINION·History

Part I: Testimonials about the Ethiopian Student Movement

Tesfatsion Medhanie Ph.D. and Paulos Milkias Ph.D. Introduction Assuming that the majority of our readers are Ethiopia’s Gen X and Millennials, the two of us, Tesfatsion Medhanie and Paulos Milkias, who passed

April 11, 2024

ANALYSIS & OPINION·History

A 19th century engraving of the body of Ethiopia's Emperor Tewodros II

A 156-Year-Old Mystery: The Quest for Emperor Tewodros II’s Stolen Clothes in Manchester

By Gemma Sherlock, BBC News An historian is currently investigating the mystery surrounding the disappearance of an African emperor’s stolen garments 156 years ago, with suspicions that they may have ended up

April 3, 2024

History

አእምሮ – The First Newspaper in Ethiopia in Amharic

Juan Viedma Martinez Dr. at Law and Economist. MBA አእምሮ Newspaper was established during Emperor Menelik’s time. The first ever issue was distributed in and around 1889 and was written in the

September 22, 2023

History

Open Letter to UNESCO to pressure the Ethiopian Government to stop firing heavy weapons from the world heritage site in Lalibela.

Yirga Gelaw Woldeyes @YirgaGelaw Today, a friend in #Lalibela directly called me to alert the world about heavy artillery firing in the town. I have now spoken to multiple residents about what

September 21, 2023

History·Open Letter