Africa’s influence spans from ancient trade and innovation to modern culture and technology, proving it has shaped humanity’s ...

Pre-construction archaeological work at Benin City, Nigeria. Excavation of two building plots for the Museum of West African Art, Benin City, Nigeria, provides new perspectives on the Kingdom of Benin ...

Deep in South Africa, a ring of ancient stones stands shrouded in mystery. Some claim it’s over 200,000 years old - the work ...

Discover Africa’s 10 smallest countries — from Seychelles to Burundi — exploring their unique geography, culture, economies, ...

Anticipation is building as Stirling Smith Museum unveils Ancient Sudan: Enduring Heritage — a free British Museum exhibition celebrating ...

When Egypt officially opened the doors of its $1 billion treasure trove of ancient artifacts on November 1, the great and the good of world politics stood in the shadow of King Ramses II. Eleven ...

Dignitaries, including prime ministers and presidents from around the world, descended on Cairo on Saturday to attend the long-delayed grand opening.

Wadisuchus kassabi is both a new species and the first member of a new genus, or group of species that share physical similarities and an evolutionary line. The species was named after the valley ...

Dia de los Muertos events honoring the dead have a long history, but in Arizona they are tied to the more recent Chicano ...

Possibly South Africa’s most well-known dish, the bunny chow has its roots in Durban, the country’s third-largest city, on ...

Wadisuchus kassabi, an ancient crocodile from Egypt, shows crocodiles lived in the sea, offering insight into reptile ...

Almost 2 million years ago, a young ancient human died beside a spring near a lake in what is now Tanzania, in eastern Africa ...