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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1549, Edward Manners, 3rd Earl of Rutland (died 1587) was born. In 1730, Josiah Wedgwood, English potter, founded the Wedgwood Company (died 1795) was born. In 1917, Satyendra Narayan Sinha, Indian statesman (died 2006) was born. In 1920, Beah Richards, American actress (died 2000) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1929, Robert Henri, American painter and educator (born 1865) passed away. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1979, Olive Morris, Jamaican-English civil rights activist (born 1952) passed away. In 2024, Tonke Dragt, Dutch children's writer and illustrator (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Artisanal potters in Benin are preserving their heritage
Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities
Women in Sè, a village in south-western Benin that is celebrated as the country’s pottery capital, carry on their family traditions.
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· Jul 5, 2026
Women Potters in Benin Preserve Ancestral Craft
In Sè, a village in southwestern Benin renowned as the country’s pottery capital, generations of women continue to preserve an ancestral craft that remains central to local culture and the economy. Working through the women’s association “Akpénin Mahou,” artisans transform clay sourced from nearby Dota into terracotta vases, pots, and dishes using techniques inherited from []
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