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Ancient humans in Africa changed their behaviour in a major way 70,000 years ago, which could explain how their descendants managed to people the rest of the world ...
Learn why the idea of an ancient African drying period is now being challenged and what this means for the story of the first humans.
The Tarkhan Dress, carbon-dated to 3482 to 3102 B.C., is the world's oldest known complex woven garment — meaning an item of clothing that was cut and fitted ... manufacturing during the rise of the ...
A wooden hunter’s toolbox inscribed with an ancient writing system from Zambia has been making waves on social media. "We've grown up being told that Africans didn't know how to read and write ...
How social media is pushing back against the still common idea that African societies never had a knowledge system.
Studying ancient African societies, like Great Zimbabwe, can reveal how communities dealt with disease and pandemics.
Here are six ancient African nations celebrated for their rich legacies and enduring cultural significance: 1. LIBERIA: Liberia is unique as Africa’s oldest republic, founded in the early 19th ...
In a cave overlooking the ocean on the southern coast of South Africa, archaeologists discovered thousands of stone tools, created by ancient humans roughly 20,000 years ago. By examining tiny ...
Discover the wisdom of ancient African proverbs and their relevance to Black history and lives today. Learn how these proverbs can inspire and empower.
New discovery of ancient bone tools from East Africa reveals greater complexity in the evolution of early human technology Philip Guelpa 20 March 2025 ...