Victoria Phiri Chitungu
A cultural historian and Director of The Livingstone Museum. She specialises in the documentation of Zambian cultures and histories.
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The Livingstone Museum: Your Gateway to the Past
Discovered in 1921 in Kabwe, this ancient fossil provides a crucial link between early humans and our modern species. Yet the original skull remains trapped in a decades-long repatriation battle between Zambia and Britain, a silent witness to colonialism’s unresolved echoes.
Culture
Vernacular Architectural Heritage in Zambia
Vernacular architecture in Zambia is deeply influenced by the environment, climate, culture, art, and social context in which it is built. These structures are both practical and symbolic of the communities they serve.