


The gladius in the DITSONG: National Museum of Military History collection
The gladius is a short sword which narrows near the base of the blade. This shape makes the sword effective at cutting as well as thrusting. The gladius is best

Chinese Paired Swords in the DITSONG: National Museum of Military History
In the Curator’s Choice display of edged weaponry at the DITSONG: National Museum of Military History, are Chinese double or paired swords from the early 19th century. The swords are decorated

DITSONG: National Museum of Natural History

Tswaing Meteorite Crater

DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History

Vibrant Colours and Abstract Patterns from Africa
An unusual tea set designed in 1997 by Peter Mthombeni A teapot will always be a teapot because of its functionality, but a teapot can be more than a mere teapot

DITSONG: National Museum of Military History

Willem Prinsloo Agricultural Museum

Pioneer Museum

Sammy Marks Museum

A brief history of South African Swords
Swords first came into use in the region of modern-day South Africa with the arrival of European settlers. Before then, the spear had been prominent and the battle-axe was becoming