This week I moderated a conversation about the three great West African empires of the medieval period between 1100-1500 AD: ...

There was a time this was not so and the continent had some ancient kingdoms that not only thrived, they left a legacy for historians and students to marvel at. Benin Bronzes (Kingdom of Benin at the ...

Africa’s story is far more than ancient kingdoms and colonial history. It is a story of innovation, trade, cultural influence, and resilience that has shaped human civilization itself. From the first ...