There was a time this was not so and the continent had some ancient kingdoms that not only thrived, they left a legacy for historians and students to marvel at. Benin Bronzes (Kingdom of Benin at the ...

AFA copy 39088019753995 gift from Janet Stanley. Summary Since the beginning of time, Africa's been inhabited by humans. As one of the oldest civilizations, it is suspected that mankind first ...

Two interlinked but unfinished revolutions – one intellectual and one overtly political – have been playing a central role in Africa and the diaspora. Together they will help shape the trajectory of ...

Africa is home to some of the world’s oldest civilizations—nations whose histories span thousands of years, built on foundations of resilience, innovation, and cultural depth. These civilizations have ...

Nigeria's history is deeply intertwined with its ancient kingdoms. These ancient kingdoms, many of which still exist today, played crucial roles in shaping the country’s cultural, political, and ...

AFA copy 39088019750363 is a gift from Janet Stanley. Contents The Intellectual Universe of Professor Antony Gerald Hopkins / Toyin Falola, Emily Brownell -- A.G. Hopkins, West Africa, and Economic ...

The Aksumite Empire This African powerhouse controlled trade routes between Rome and India for centuries. Aksum minted its own coins, built towering stone monuments, and even adopted Christianity as a ...