Africa

PEOPLE

Prince Alemayehu, the charming Black royal, made a name for himself in England—but behind closed doors, the Stolen Prince's life was a horror story.

PEOPLE

Mansa Musa was known for giving away vast amounts of gold during his pilgrimage. But little did he know, his generosity would soon have devastating consequences.

HISTORY

Some stories sound made up until you see the evidence lined along the shore. In northern Tanzania, Lake Natron transforms dead animals into eerie, statue-like forms that look carved rather than preserved. The scene feels otherworldly, yet the process behind it is grounded in science.

EXPERIENCE

“I've never really wanted to go to Japan. Simply because I don’t like eating fish. And I know that's very popular out there in Africa.” ― Britney SpearsWhen it comes to Africa, outsiders can get...

THINGS

The discovery of the oldest known wooden structure at Kalambo Falls in Zambia has flung open the door into a new chapter of early hominid adaptation to the environment.

PLACES

In 2018, scientists made a discovery of stone tools at Ain Boucherit, Algeria, dated to approximately 2.4 million years ago. The find challenges our previously held notions about the development of early humans.



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