Tag: Ethiopia

James Bruce: an 18th century Scotsman’s journey to Abyssinia

Posted on: February 18, 2020

Channel: Arts and Culture, Humanities and Social Sciences

18th century Scottish Laird, James Bruce, becomes Lord of the Bedchamber in the Abyssinian/Ethiopian court and finds the source of the Nile.

Posted on: February 6, 2014

Channel: Humanities and Social Sciences

The UN has called for an end to female genital mutilation. Is ‘zero tolerance’ the most effective way to end this abusive practice?