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Rwandans had a detailed system of timekeeping long before the introduction of watches. Time was read from nature, guided by the movement of the sun, animals, birds and daily human activity.
Rwanda

How ancient Rwandans counted years

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Data from the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA) shows that the library houses 16,330 books at its premises within the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement. Courtesy
Culture

National library turns to audiobooks to boost reading and preserve culture

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Rwanda had a rich tradition in which cultural symbols carried deep ceremonial meaning and represented power and divine authority.

Revisiting Nyarushara, the divine hammer of Rwanda’s ancient kingdom

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Cultural enthusiasts pose with Inkoni, traditional Rwandan walking sticks that symbolize authority, pride, and respect.
Culture

Young innovators build digital gateway to Rwanda’s cultural heritage

Thursday, November 06, 2025
King Mutara III Rudahigwa and Queen Rosalie Gicanda with the Kig's advisor, Euge_ne Muhikira in Egypt. 2021.15.11, collection RMCA Tervuren; unidentified photographer, s.d. All rights reserved

Rwanda’s heritage doesn’t belong in European museums

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Visitors during a tour of library at the National Archives at MINUBUMWE. Courtesy
Culture

Over 90% of Rwanda’s historical artifacts still held in Europe

Monday, October 27, 2025
Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), has donated $100,000 donation to the Imbuto Foundation. Courtesy
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Liquid Intelligent Technologies donates $100,000 towards preserving Rwanda’s memories

Monday, September 01, 2025
A historical photo showing a meeting between a Belgian colonialist and a Rwandan local. While colonial scholars often emphasized the king’s authority, Rwanda’s political system was fundamentally theocratic.

Why the Kingdom of Rwanda was a theocratic monarchy

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Egypt retrieves 21 smuggled ancient artifacts from Australia. internet
International

Egypt retrieves 21 smuggled ancient artifacts from Australia

Monday, May 19, 2025
Georges Kamanayo showing students the ishango bone

Ishango bone: Tracing the roots of maths and an artifact’s link to the cosmos

Friday, March 21, 2025
Catheline Bwinturo, 98, a basket weaver in Mpanda village, Byimana sector, Ruhango district. She is a living archive of Rwanda’s cultural heritage. Photos: Courtesy
Women

How a 98-year-old weaver inspired a women's coop, preserved Rwandan culture

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Bridge to Terabithia
Cinema

Seven movie picks for your weekend watchlist

Friday, March 14, 2025