Figure 1. (Cover photo). Map showing Biafra (as declared in 1967) and Nigeria in the context of West Africa (source: Eric Gaba, Wikimedia Commons). By Stanley Jachike Onyemechalu Introduction History and collective memory are critical for proper heritage interpretation, especially when it relates to war. Hence,…
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By Grace Emely The topic of post-colonial heritage can be a challenging one. The dark history that it holds might bring unpleasant memories to some people. At the same time, others will be mesmerised by its beauty. It often provokes opposite feelings (Lee & Shu-Mei,…
By Ismael Pharoun Back in 2015, in my first academic year on my way to the Bezalel Academy in Jerusalem, I would regularly pass by Hillel Street, Agron Street (Ma’man Allah Street) and King George Street. These are central and well-known streets in Jerusalem. I…