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 ...

Traces of ancient empires that stretched across Africa remain in the DNA of people living on the continent, reveals a new genetics study. Traces of ancient empires that stretched across Africa remain ...

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, ...

The bronze figurehead of a goddess is one of the highlights of a new exhibition featuring Sudan's ancient Kingdom of Kush, going on display in Stirling. It is the first time the nine items, which have ...

An exciting and entirely contemporary take on African history is examined in a recent collection of essays by leading historians. Two interlinked but unfinished revolutions – one intellectual and one ...

Nigeria's history dates back long before the colonial era, with some of its most significant kingdoms emerging as early as 900 AD. These ancient kingdoms, many of which still exist today, played ...

Traces of ancient empires that stretched across Africa remain in the DNA of people living on the continent, reveals a new genetics study led by UCL researchers. Published in Science Advances, the ...