Beyond Iconoclasm
This talk outlines the contentious ethical & philosophical issues raised by iconoclasm, reparations and restitution
Portuguese Africa
Overview of the history & current state of Lusiphone Africa. Focus is on the two biggest territories, Angola & Mozambique.
Great Zimbabwe: a Black and White Issue?
Talk about and interpretation of the ruined city that gave it's name to the country that is Zimbabwe
Biography of a knighted human rights activist who was executed as a traitor five years later.
The Portuguese Maritime Empire
An outline of the Portuguese discovery and conquest of the Asian spice trade and their subsequent retreat
Biography of Cecil Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes's thirty years in southern Africa had a profound effect on commerce, local politics and the British Empire. This talk summarises the key moments of his extraordinary life.
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The Rhodesian Bush War (aka 2nd Chimurenga)
Outlines the main events in the war from its start 1965 to eventual political settlement in 1979.
Compares the conflict to the Vietnam War
