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Biography·History

Ethiopian War Hero’s Gold Star Medal Emerges in Auction

December 3, 2024

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

Education·History

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

November 24, 2024

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

Ethiopia’s Role as the First Christian Nation in History

First Published On – CULTURE & SOCIETY In the early part of the

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

(TH) – King Menelik II of Ethiopia is recognized for his significant

History·In Other News

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

September 8, 2024

by The Habesha

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

History

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

July 31, 2024

by The Habesha

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

History

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

May 29, 2024

by The Habesha

Ras Al Turner As we celebrate Liberation Day 2024, it is past time to remember and accentuate the heroism of the Ethiopian Women Freedom

History

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

May 24, 2024

by The Habesha

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

History

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

May 14, 2024

by The Habesha

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

History

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

April 28, 2024

by The Habesha

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.

ANALYSIS & OPINION·History

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

April 12, 2024

by The Habesha

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

Tesfatsion Medhanie Ph.D. and Paulos Milkias Ph.D.

ANALYSIS & OPINION·History

Part I: Testimonials about the Ethiopian Student Movement

April 11, 2024

by The Habesha

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

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

History

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

April 3, 2024

by The Habesha

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,

History

አእምሮ – The First Newspaper in Ethiopia in Amharic

September 22, 2023

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