ZedWiki Podcast – S2, E4: Why Knowing Your History Is Important

What does history really mean… and why should we care?In this episode of the ZedWiki Podcast, Joy takes you on a journey across time — from global events that happened on April 1st, to the powerful and often overlooked story of Chuma and Susi, the men who preserved the legacy of David Livingstone.We then bring it closer to home in our “My Town” segment, exploring Kitwe — the heart of the Copperbelt — its mining roots, vibrant culture, and the legacy behind Nkana Football Club, the famous “Red Devils.”Plus, we introduce a brand new segment: “Weird Finds of Wikipedia” — where curiosity takes over and things get a little unexpected.To wrap it all up, we dive into the latest Wikimedia News, Tech & Tools updates — showing how you can be part of preserving knowledge in the digital age.This episode is all about one powerful idea:History is not just the past — it’s our identity, our story, and our future.Links:Today in History (April 1 Events)April Fools’ Day → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools%27_DayIranian Islamic Republic Day → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_Islamic_Republic_DayNiels Ebbesen → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niels_EbbesenRoyal Air Force → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Air_ForceHainan Island Incident (2001 collision) → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hainan_Island_incidentWeird Finds of Wikipedia (Your New Segment)Immortal Jellyfish → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turritopsis_dohrniiBusby Stoop Chair → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busby_Stoop_ChairGreat Emu War → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emu_WarCore Articles (Your Main Story Segments)Chuma and Susi → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuma_and_Susi and on Chalo Chatu https://www.chalochatu.org/Chuma_and_SusiKitwe → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KitweNkana Football Club → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nkana_F.C.