Pharaohs in Dixieland – how 19th-century America reimagined Egypt to justify racism and slavery

There was a reason Southern businessmen and thinkers were inspired by ancient Egypt: To them, it served as proof that all ...
Newsweek

2,700-Year-Old Town From One of Ancient World’s Major Powers Revealed by Archaeologists

Researchers have revealed an ancient town in Ethiopia belonging to one of the ancient world's major powers. The settlement, known as Beta Samati, once formed part of the Aksumite Empire—one of ...
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Not Just Egypt: 10 Ancient Civilizations You Never Knew Existed

When people think of ancient civilizations, their minds often drift to the best pyramids of ancient Egypt or the Roman ruins ...
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Ancient African kingdoms from the Kingdom of Kush to the Mali Empire, discover the history of classical African civilizations Jim Barrow

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 ...
The Nation Newspaper

Six ancient African nations that shaped the World

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 ...
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Did Egyptians Use Waterpower To Build The Pyramids?

A groundbreaking study suggests the ancient Egyptians may have used hydraulic power before we could have imagined this skill. They did not utilize just ramps and manpower, to build the Step Pyramid of ...