Ethiopia’s history is rich and complex, filled with stories of struggle, resistance, and profound change. This is especially evident at the Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum in Addis Ababa. I had flown the relatively short 800 km distance from neighbouring Somaliland to Addis Ababa, mainly because obtaining a visa on arrival in Ethiopia is only possible when entering by air through Addis Ababa. With no Ethiopian embassy support in Somaliland, this was my only option. My first stop after checking in to my hostel was the modest yet powerful Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum. Before arriving, I knew little about Ethiopia, but the museum provided me with a deeply moving glimpse into a period that has shaped the country’s past and continues to influence its present. Visiting this museum, for me at least, was not just about viewing exhibits; it’s about experiencing the weight of history and understanding the sacrifices made in the fight for freedom. I wasn’t expecting what i got from the museum. Yet even now, as I type, I’m still not sure what I thought I would be getting from such a museum. It’s a strange unsettling feeling and one which is surfacing a lot in recent weeks after passing through Uganda and Rwanda.