Anglo-Zulu War

Thousands fete South Africa’s new Zulu king

Thousands of people gathered at the Zulu royal palace in South Africa on Aug. 20 to witness the crowning of a new king in the country's richest and most influential traditional monarchy.

Misuzulu Zulu, 47, ascended to the throne once held by his late father, Goodwill Zwelithini, during traditional ceremonies that were partially overshadowed by a bitter succession dispute.

Three impressively valiant stands in War History

Sometimes men are faced with impossible odds, hopelessly outnumbered or facing a merciless enemy with better weapons or other overwhelming advantages. Occasionally these terrible odds are overcome, as in the battles of Rorke’s Drift and Stalingrad. Other times, such as at the Alamo or Thermopylae, the bravest stood and fought to the bitter end with valiant efforts worthy of remembrance.

Zulu chief wants to propose a Serbian woman

Zulu chief wants to propose a Serbian woman

In the middle of Africana savanna Milica Lazovic has refused a proposal that would any other dark-skin woman in her surrounding gladly accept.

While warriors were dancing at the tam-tam rhythm, Milica said ‘no’ to the Zulu tribe chief who proposed her in a small African village.