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The Greeks began settling in Southern Italy during the 8th–7th centuries BC, The Greeks began settling in Southern Italy during the 8th–7th centuries BC, establishing colonies in regions like Calabria, Apulia, Basilicata, Campania, and Sicily. This area became known as “Magna Graecia” (Great Greece) by the Romans, as Greek culture flourished and laid the groundworkContinue reading “The Greeks began settling in Southern Italy during the 8th–7th centuries BC,”

Queen Celia of the Louisiana Maroons is a figure whose story, while not widely known, Queen Celia of the Louisiana Maroons is a figure whose story, while not widely known, represents the strength, resilience, and leadership of the maroon communities in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Louisiana Maroons were groupsContinue reading “Queen Celia of the Louisiana Maroons is a figure whose story, while not widely known,”

Jennie Dean founder of “Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youth” Jennie Dean founder of “Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youth” Jennie Serepta Dean (1848–1913)She was born a slave in northern Virginia’s Prince William County, but by the late 1880’s she finagled enough money from people like tycoon Andrew Carnegie to build an entire educational campus:Continue reading “Jennie Dean founder of “Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youth””

“Northern Region Finally Agrees With Nnamdi Kanu That Nigeria Has Expired”. “Northern Region Finally Agrees With Nnamdi Kanu That Nigeria Has Expired”. Now will they divide Nigeria peacefully so that Biafra will take their own portion? Biafra ~ Nigeria Has Expired Arewa ~ Nigeria Has Expired Oduduwa ~ Nigeria Has Expired. Who then is holdingContinue reading ““Northern Region Finally Agrees With Nnamdi Kanu That Nigeria Has Expired”.”

Ropes of Sand: Studies in Igbo History and Culture by A. E. Afigbo (1981) Ropes of Sand: Studies in Igbo History and Culture by A. E. Afigbo (1981)Speculations on Igbo Origins, Dispersal and Culture History” After Benin probably the next most important external factor to make an appreciable impact on the Igbo was the IgalaContinue reading “Ropes of Sand: Studies in Igbo History and Culture by A. E. Afigbo (1981)”

Many people are thinking that Africa had no history. Many people are thinking that Africa had no history. However, historical and archeological studies have proven that Africa has a richer and greater history than ancient historians have tried to have us believe. 1. The human race is African descent. The oldest known skeletal remains ofContinue reading “Many people are thinking that Africa had no history.”

“I really don’t like Westerns. “I really don’t like Westerns. They all feel the same to me. The stories are so few—you’ve got the stagecoach robbery, the cattle thieves, the bank taking away the farm, the old mine, and the retired gunfighter.”George Hayes was the son of a hotel owner and oil manager. As aContinue reading ““I really don’t like Westerns.”

In 1926, Agatha Christie faced a personal crisis. In 1926, Agatha Christie faced a personal crisis. At thirty-five, she was devastated by the death of her mother and the revelation that her husband, Archie, was leaving her for another woman. This double blow led Agatha into a deep depression, where she felt that life hadContinue reading “In 1926, Agatha Christie faced a personal crisis.”

Babe’s 1948 Lincoln Continental Coupe Babe’s 1948 Lincoln Continental CoupeThis was Babe Ruth’s last car. The ’48 Lincoln Continental Coupe has a V-12 engine; the last V-12 ever produced by a U.S. auto manufacturer. Base retail price for the coupe was then listed at $2,727 about $57,000 today. This was the last time that theContinue reading “Babe’s 1948 Lincoln Continental Coupe”

Africa is a continent rich in history, culture, and diversity. AFRICA 🌍 Africa is a continent rich in history, culture, and diversity. From the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Ethiopia to the colonial era and struggles for independence, Africa’s history is a tapestry of triumphs, challenges, and resilience. The history of Africa dates back thousandsContinue reading “Africa is a continent rich in history, culture, and diversity.”