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Before Europe Had a Word for ‘History,’ Africa Was Already Writing It. Before Europe Had a Word for ‘History,’ Africa Was Already Writing It. You ever wonder why Africa only shows up in your history books after Europeans arrive? Like the whole continent just waited in silence, barefoot, under a tree? 🍃 Well, plot twist:Continue reading “Before Europe Had a Word for ‘History,’ Africa Was Already Writing It.”

IRON PRODUCTION IN BURKINA FASO 2,700 YEARS AGO IRON PRODUCTION IN BURKINA FASO 2,700 YEARS AGOBurkina Faso boasts several standing, natural-draught furnaces, and several other furnace structures and mines. Some are up to 4-7m tall, and others are exceptionally old, dating back to the 8th century BC. This shows that people in West Africa haveContinue reading “IRON PRODUCTION IN BURKINA FASO 2,700 YEARS AGO”

The Biafran War Was the Hardest Time of My Life — I Just Want Forgiveness and Unity” – Gen. Yakubu Gowon Cries Out “The Biafran War Was the Hardest Time of My Life — I Just Want Forgiveness and Unity” – Gen. Yakubu Gowon Cries Out Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has sharedContinue reading “The Biafran War Was the Hardest Time of My Life — I Just Want Forgiveness and Unity” – Gen. Yakubu Gowon Cries Out”

Queen Nzinga (1583-1663) of Ndongo who fought Europeans influence & liberated Angola. Queen Nzinga (1583-1663) of Ndongo who fought Europeans influence & liberated Angola. Queen Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba (c.1583–1663) was a brilliant and resilient African leader from what is now Angola. Born a princess of the Mbundu people, her name “Nzinga” came fromContinue reading “Queen Nzinga (1583-1663) of Ndongo who fought Europeans influence & liberated Angola.”

The Titanic didn’t sink the way you think.The story isn’t just about an iceberg—it’s about human error, ignored warnings, and catastrophic decisions. The Titanic didn’t sink the way you think.The story isn’t just about an iceberg—it’s about human error, ignored warnings, and catastrophic decisions. Here’s the truth about what really sank the ‘unsinkable’ ship: WhenContinue reading “The Titanic didn’t sink the way you think.The story isn’t just about an iceberg—it’s about human error, ignored warnings, and catastrophic decisions.”

THE TRADITION OF HEAD ELONGATíON THE TRADITION OF HEAD ELONGATíONAn Amarna-era sculpture that is believed to depict Princess Meritaten, daughter of Akhenaten and Nefertiti, of ancient Egypt, which features a notably elongated skull. This cranial shape was likely the result of intentional modification during infancy, which is similar to the techniques used by the MangbetuContinue reading “THE TRADITION OF HEAD ELONGATíON”

In 1938, in a quiet village in southeastern Nigeria, a local man digging a well made an accidental discovery that would shake the foundations of African archaeology. Must read story ❤️In 1938, in a quiet village in southeastern Nigeria, a local man digging a well made an accidental discovery that would shake the foundations ofContinue reading “In 1938, in a quiet village in southeastern Nigeria, a local man digging a well made an accidental discovery that would shake the foundations of African archaeology.”

Olaudah Equiano, an Igbo man wrote this, about Benin, nearly two and half centuries ago , in his autobiography published in England about the year 1789 Olaudah Equiano, an Igbo man wrote this, about Benin, nearly two and half centuries ago , in his autobiography published in England about the year 1789 “That part ofContinue reading “Olaudah Equiano, an Igbo man wrote this, about Benin, nearly two and half centuries ago , in his autobiography published in England about the year 1789”

Meet Aunty Ciata the Blàck woman who cŕeated the Rio De Janeiro Carnival culture. Meet Aunty Ciata the Blàck woman who cŕeated the Rio De Janeiro Carnival culture. Aunty Ciata is the most famous of the “aunties” from Bahia 🇧🇷 who played strong roles in the birth of samba in Rio de Janeiro. She wasContinue reading “Meet Aunty Ciata the Blàck woman who cŕeated the Rio De Janeiro Carnival culture.”

The Zulu, or also known as Amazulu, are a Bantu ethnic group of Southern Africa. The Zulu, or also known as Amazulu, are a Bantu ethnic group of Southern Africa. The Zulu are the largest ethnic group in South Africa with an estimated 10–12 million people living mainly in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The ZuluContinue reading “The Zulu, or also known as Amazulu, are a Bantu ethnic group of Southern Africa.”