What happened to David Livingstone's heart?
What happened to David Livingstone's heart? However, he did not die at Livingstonia (now in Malawi), but near Chitambo (now in Zambia), around May 1, 1873. After his death, the other members of his expedition team embalmed his body, and buried his heart near a tree on which they carved a simple memorial.
Who discovered Victoria Falls?
David Livingstone 'discovered' the Falls in 1855, the local Batonga people had named them Mosi-oa-Tunya, 'the smoke that thunders'. Livingstone named them for his queen.
How did David Livingstone feel about Africa?
In spite of his paternalism and Victorian prejudices, Livingstone believed wholeheartedly in the African's ability to advance into the modern world. He was, in this sense, a forerunner not only of European imperialism in Africa but also of African nationalism.