The Historical Alphabet/Qalam
Discovering something new about the world in which our ancestors lived—and our own today—is a truly exciting experience! To share this joy with our readers, the Qalam editorial staff, together with the technology company Citix @citix.me, has created a fascinating project of important and interesting historical facts collected in an alphabet. You can now see them on Citix city smartboards and read more on our website.
Ifá
An Ancient System of Divination Popular Among the Yoruba, Fon and Ewe Peoples of West Africa.
Since 2008, Ifá has been recognized by UNESCO as a part of the oral and intangible cultural heritage of humanity. This system utilizes a unique board, powder, and specially prepared nuts for divination. In West Africa, only a trained and educated priest can perform the divination ritual, and Ifá kits sold in exotic curiosity shops are considered souvenirs without any ritual significance.
Opon Ifa, Divination Tray/Alamy