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At the age of 17, Cleopatra became Queen of Egypt and ruled until she was 39 years old. She was a polyglot, At the age of 17, Cleopatra became Queen of Egypt and ruled until she was 39 years old. She was a polyglot, as she spoke nine languages, including Ancient Egyptian and the languagesContinue reading “At the age of 17, Cleopatra became Queen of Egypt and ruled until she was 39 years old. She was a polyglot,”

The Jomon people were an ancient ethnic group that inhabited Japan during the Jomon period (14,000-300 BCE). While they are not directly related to African people, there is a fascinating connection: The Jomon people were an ancient ethnic group that inhabited Japan during the Jomon period (14,000-300 BCE). While they are not directly related toContinue reading “The Jomon people were an ancient ethnic group that inhabited Japan during the Jomon period (14,000-300 BCE). While they are not directly related to African people, there is a fascinating connection:”

EXPLORE THE WONDERS OF TANZANIA’S NORTHERN CIRCUIT ON THIS EXCEPTIONAL 10 -DAY SAFARI EXPLORE THE WONDERS OF TANZANIA’S NORTHERN CIRCUIT ON THIS EXCEPTIONAL 10 -DAY SAFARI DAY 1: ARUSHA DAY 2: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK• You will be met by your guide for your 2-3 hour drive in your 4 x 4 safari vehicle to TarangireContinue reading “EXPLORE THE WONDERS OF TANZANIA’S NORTHERN CIRCUIT ON THIS EXCEPTIONAL 10 -DAY SAFARI”

A Jewish family Karnofsky, who immigrated from Lithuania to the United States, A Jewish family Karnofsky, who immigrated from Lithuania to the United States, took pity on a 7-year-old boy and brought him to their home.There he stayed and spent the night in this Jewish family home, where for the first time in his lifeContinue reading “A Jewish family Karnofsky, who immigrated from Lithuania to the United States,”

Did you know the world’s most popular snack, the potato chip, was born out of frustration? Did you know the world’s most popular snack, the potato chip, was born out of frustration? The tale begins in 1853 in Saratoga Springs, New York, at the Moon’s Lake House, where George Crum, a brilliant chef of AfricanContinue reading “Did you know the world’s most popular snack, the potato chip, was born out of frustration?”

This picture taken c. 1889, possibly by G. F. Packer credited with other photos from the Niger and Onitsha (and of Onitsha trading women), This picture taken c. 1889, possibly by G. F. Packer credited with other photos from the Niger and Onitsha (and of Onitsha trading women), is annotated as ‘Trader from Timbuctou’ onContinue reading “This picture taken c. 1889, possibly by G. F. Packer credited with other photos from the Niger and Onitsha (and of Onitsha trading women),”

NILOTIC ORIGINS OF HIEROGLYPHICS (MEDU NETER) NILOTIC ORIGINS OF HIEROGLYPHICS (MEDU NETER) Although the ancient Kemetyu language, falls into the modern language family of Afro-Asiatic, there is nothing Asiatic about it. It was created in Africa, by Africans…Asiatics played no part in its creation. There are 5 languages in the “afro-asiatic” language group. Berber, Hamitic,Continue reading “NILOTIC ORIGINS OF HIEROGLYPHICS (MEDU NETER)”

The Greeks and Romans once sat at the feet of the Egyptians. Admiration turned into jealousy which leads to contempt. How soon do we forget ? The Greeks and Romans once sat at the feet of the Egyptians. Admiration turned into jealousy which leads to contempt. How soon do we forget ? The Greeks visitedContinue reading “The Greeks and Romans once sat at the feet of the Egyptians. Admiration turned into jealousy which leads to contempt. How soon do we forget ?”

Unpacking the Complexity of Identity: A Reflection on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Quote Unpacking the Complexity of Identity: A Reflection on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Quote In her thought-provoking novel, Half of a Yellow Sun, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie pens a profound quote that delves into the intricacies of identity, particularly in the context of African culture. TheContinue reading “Unpacking the Complexity of Identity: A Reflection on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Quote”

The Greeks and Romans once sat at the feet of the Egyptians. Admiration turned into jealousy which leads to contempt. How soon do we forget ? The Greeks and Romans once sat at the feet of the Egyptians. Admiration turned into jealousy which leads to contempt. How soon do we forget ? The Greeks visitedContinue reading “The Greeks and Romans once sat at the feet of the Egyptians. Admiration turned into jealousy which leads to contempt. How soon do we forget ?”