Historical Readings
Historical readings on African events from African scholars and experts.
The Ruins Of Loropeni, Burkina Faso
The Lorebini ruins in southwestern Burkina Faso are among the most interesting and important archaeological sites in the region. These...
Read moreDetailsAsmara: A Modernist and Africa’s Most Charming City
Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, stands on a plateau more than 2,300 meters above sea level. The city was the...
Read moreDetailsHarar Jugol, the Fortified Historic Town in Ethiopia
The city of Harar Jugol is located in eastern Ethiopia on a plateau approximately 1,885 meters above sea level, surrounded...
Read moreDetailsM’banza-Kongo, capital of the Kingdom of Kongo
M'banza-Kongo's origins date back centuries, perhaps to the 14th century, when it was just a small settlement of the Bantu...
Read moreDetailsKolmanskop, Namibia
One of the world's most famous ghost towns, Kolmanskop lies in southern Namibia, about 15 kilometers east of the coastal...
Read moreDetailsAïr and Ténéré National Nature Reserve, Niger
Located in north-central Niger, the Aïr and Ténéré National Nature Reserve is one of the largest protected areas in Africa,...
Read moreDetailsAapravasi Ghat, Mauritius
Aapravasi Ghat, located in the capital city of Port Louis, Mauritius, is a small complex of stone buildings that was...
Read moreDetailsLamu Island, Kenya
Lamu Island in Kenya is one of the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlements in East Africa, a living testament to...
Read moreDetailsSongo Mnara: Ancient Trading City and Swahili’s Forgotten Treasure
Songo Mnara Island, located off the southern coast of Tanzania, is one of the most important archaeological sites in East...
Read moreDetailsTimbuktu: Jewel of the Sahara and City of Knowledge and Gold
Timbuktu is a city on the edge of the Sahara Desert in Mali. It conjures up images of golden sands,...
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