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 ...

When people think of ancient civilizations, their minds often drift to the best pyramids of ancient Egypt or the Roman ruins ...

Henry Louis Gates Jr. takes a look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. A breathtaking and personal journey through two hundred thousand years of ...

The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Civilizations explores the world's earliest cultures, from the farming settlements of Mesopotamia to the Americas and Polynesia, via the birth of Greek city ...

Sites and artifacts are revealing clues to the continent’s recent history. An archaeologist explains the findings and threats to this heritage Amber Dance, Knowable Magazine Big gaps exist in the ...

Exploring the captivating world of early African metallurgy unveils a treasure trove of information about Africa’s significant role in the initial development of metalworking technologies. By ...

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The recent discovery of over 100 previously unknown structures in Peru’s Rio Abiseo National Park has shed new light on the ...