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A new study published in Science Advances has revealed traces of ancient African empires in the DNA of people living on the continent, that help identify early...
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An exciting, contemporary take on African history is examined in a recent collection of essays by leading historians.
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This paper explores the use of the term 'empire' in historical research on Africa to illustrate the problem of 'comparability' and the requirement for measure-...
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West Africa has been home to many empires throughout history. The Mali Empire established itself as a regional powerhouse in medieval times...
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Keïta, an archaeologist and museum director, speaks on historic West African empires.
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A guide to some changes in the curriculum, and how the new course differs from standard treatments of Black history in American high schools.
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Nana Assenso stands at the grave of his uncle, remembering the man he loved but also a past that has haunted his family for generations.
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