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Independence - More than 300 Years of Resistance
January 1677. At the tip of Africa, where a supply station has been established at the...
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February, 16 2012 in
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Warmbad’s Mission House – the oldest Building in Namibia
Little does the uninformed visitor realize, which fascinating history lies hidden behind...
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The Order of Hildegard: Iron Cross made of Cloth
The Order of Hildegard is a military decoration which was awarded by Imperial Germany for...
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December, 19 2011 in
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Mûgorob - Symbol for Supremacy
The massive sandstone pillar which until 7 December 1988 pointed to the sky like a...
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November, 28 2011 in
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Omhatela-headdress - Symbol for married Women
The OvaKwanyama comprise the largest population group among the OvaWambo and their...
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November, 1 2011 in
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Get the Second Anthology of fascinating Tales from History!
Farmers armed with rockets and rainmaker aircraft, a suicidal groom in the desert, German...
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August, 19 2011 in
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Row of Palm Trees a Reminder of a full Farmer’s Life
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