Humans have been making maps for as long as they’ve been exploring the Earth. Some of their cartographic maps went on to ...

Were you told that gold mining in southern Africa started after 1852? Or that the export of iron, steel, copper and gold ...

Researchers have uncovered the origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa's largest pastoral populations. The ...

We sit down for a coffee with veteran Sudanese-British broadcaster Zeinab Badawi, who discusses the value of history and the ...

"It is of great concern that the foundational premise of this order lacks factual accuracy and fails to recognize South Africa's profound and painful history of colonialism and apartheid." ...

Confederates targeted free Black people in the North, kidnapping them to sell into slavery. After the conflict ended, two women sought help from high places to track down their lost loved ones ...

factual accuracy and fails to recognize South Africa’s profound and painful history of colonialism and apartheid,” adding that the move seemed “to be a campaign of misinformation and ...

Leaders of Eastern and Southern African regional blocs met for an unprecedented ... Congo’s Felix Tshisekedi attended via video link. “History will judge us harshly if we remain still and ...

In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. government has announced the intention of shutting down two of its most notorious ...

From activists to entertainers to record-breaking athletes to a postal worker, we are shining a spotlight on the contributions of influential African Americans as we celebrate Black History Month.

The didactic opening rooms of the exhibition are dominated by an impressive display of huge gold nuggets, the starting point ...