Historical Readings
Historical readings on African events from African scholars and experts.
The Sudd wetland
The Sudd region in South Sudan is one of the world's largest freshwater ecosystems and a unique geographical and hydrological...
Read moreDetailsKhami Ruins (Zimbabwe), the capital of the Torwa state
Studies at Khami have shown that African societies of that period possessed sophisticated engineering knowledge for dealing with gravity and...
Read moreDetailsRoyal Palace, Porto-Novo, Republic of Benin
The Royal Palace of Porto-Novo, known locally as "Honmé" (meaning "inside the door"), is an important historical and cultural landmark...
Read moreDetailsW-Arly-Pendjari Complex, the West African wildlife sanctuary
The W-Arly-Pendjari Complex, commonly known as the WAP, is the largest and most important protected ecosystem in West Africa. Spanning...
Read moreDetailsRoyal Court of Tiébélé, Burkina Faso
The Royal Court of Tiébélé, located in southern Burkina Faso near the border with Ghana, is one of the most...
Read moreDetailsLake Tanganyika, the world’s longest freshwater lake
Lake Tanganyika is one of the greatest natural phenomena on Earth. It is a vast body of water and a...
Read moreDetailsThe Bafut Chiefdom, Cameroon
The Bafut Chiefdom, located in the Northwest Region of Cameroon, is one of the most prominent and powerful traditional kingdoms...
Read moreDetailsThe battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift
The battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift, fought in January 1879, are considered among the most significant military engagements of...
Read moreDetailsKimberley’s Big Hole, Northern Cape, South Africa
Kimberley’s Big Hole in Northern Cape Province, South Africa, is one of the most prominent geological and historical testaments to...
Read moreDetailsOgbunike Caves, Southeastern Nigeria
In comparison to other caves worldwide, Ogbunike Caves stand out as "living caves," as natural processes such as water dripping...
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