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

Archaeologists have made an important discovery in the Kingdom of Aksum, a major ancient power in Northeastern Africa, identifying two churches from shortly after the Aksumite's conversion to ...

When people think about powerful ancient empires, they often imagine Rome, Greece, or Egypt. However, one of the strongest ...

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 ...

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 ...

Thonis-Heracleion, Alexandria, Meroë, and Jenne-Jeno were once centers of sophistication and wealth, but their fortunes waned over time. Although their ancient splendors disappeared from sight, ...

A new study published in Science Advances has revealed traces of ancient African empires in the DNA of people living on the continent, that help identify early migration patterns. Nancy Bird, genetics ...

The recent unearthing of ancient African beads has shed new light on the extensive trading systems that existed some 4,000 years ago. These discoveries have expanded our knowledge of international ...