“Live from London Clash of Empires: The 1879 Anglo-Zulu War Exhibit – Behind-the Scenes Talk” with Alexander Haimann

The Clash of Empires: The 1879 Anglo-Zulu War Exhibit in London is receiving rave reviews. We encourage everyone to visit the exhibit and the Symposium—but if a trip to London will not possible, this VIRTUAL talk will give you a sample of the excitement.

The exhibit is about the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War.

“When British and Colonial forces invaded the Zulu Kingdom on 11 January 1879, they ignited one of the most famous conflicts of the Victorian era. In July 2023, the Spear Museum of Philatelic History at the Royal Philatelic Society London will host a public exhibition displaying more than 500 postal, historical, and cultural objects exploring the context, history, and ongoing legacy of this Clash of Empires. The exhibition’s narrative will begin in the early years of the 19th century with the emergence of King Shaka kaSenzangakhona and the rise of the Zulu Kingdom and go all the way through to 2019, 140-years after the start of the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War. The depth and scope of this context philately exhibition is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to see the intertwined stories of this important history told through hundreds of artefacts.” (from the event website)

Learn about this iconic historical event through postal history and artifacts with the co-curator Alexander Haimann.

Join the British Empire Study Group (BESG) on Monday, July 10th at 10 am ET and/or Thursday, July 27th 10 am ET. for a FREE webinar about Clash of Empires: The 1879 Anglo-Zulu War Exhibit Behind the Scenes with Alexander Haimann.