scolma.bsky.social
Forum for librarians, archivists & others concerned with African studies materials in libraries and archives in the UK since 1962. Become a member and learn more about us: https://scolma.org/
👤 Joined on 17 June 2025
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@scolma.bsky.socialAn embroidered veil from the Hebron region, Palestine. The S shaped design along the side panels represent leeches, which have been used in medicine since 1500BCE in ancient Egypt. The design of this tatreez illustrates the past use of leeches for cures and remedies in Palestine. bit.ly/43ccryX
Show PostTranslating literary classics isn't just about finding the right words. It's also about expanding whose languages, cultures and readers are part of the global conversation. theconversation.com/ulysses-in-i... #ArtsCultureAndSociety
Show Post💻 Join the @scolma.bsky.social webinar and find out more about Archives in Action – The Three As, a toolkit designed for public archives, community organisations and individual researchers interested in Africa and the African diaspora. 📅 24 June, 13:00-14:00 📍 Online 🔗 Register 🔽
Show PostBlack British Voices: Black British Collections. Cambridge University Library is forming a community panel of Black British & Black Northern Irish individuals to help shape its 2027 exhibition & events programme. 🗓️ Deadline: 14 Dec 2025 🔗More info: https://loom.ly/9lDrGVY
Show PostJust published online, my chapter on cultural and sociopolitical developments, c1900-c1950, in the Oxford Handbook of South African History. A long journey to getting this out, but voila. Published in hardback in Apr ‘26. academic.oup.com/edited-volum...
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