Explore the great empires and kingdoms that flourished across Africa before colonial contact: from the wealth of Mali and Songhai, to the military power of Zulu and Buganda, to the architectural marvels of Great Zimbabwe and Kush.
When you think of Pharaohs, you probably picture Arab men dressed in regal headgear and garments. However, for nearly a century (circa 747 to 656 BC) the Pharaohs who ruled Egypt were Black, rulers from the nearby Kingdom of Kush in present-day Sudan.
Long before Rome or Athens, the Ethiopian highlands were home to an agricultural revolution that outpaced the rest of the world—and a mysterious trading empire that vanished without a trace.
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As the title suggests, The History of Bunyoro Kitara narrates the story of Bunyoro Kitara from the rule of the gods through to independence—both for the kingdom and
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To date, there remain evidence of the cruelty and inhumane activities of slave traders during their activities on the African continent.
Coastal cities were the border points and warehouses for
Top 5 Most Influential African Empires in History
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The Eminent Rise and Fall of Shaka Zulu
Shaka Zulu may be a controversial figure, but he has left an indelible effect on Southern Africa's history. For the
The Songhai Empire is one piece of evidence that proves that colonialism did not introduce civilization to Africa. As far back as the 15th century, the Songhai Empire was known
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The ancient Benin kingdom, in modern-day Benin City, Edo State, in the populous West African nation – Nigeria, remains one of the greatest African kingdoms in history.
One of the wealthiest
The legacy of Queen Nzinga as a ruler of the Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms in modern-day Angola is celebrated by many central Africans. She was a deft negotiator and 17th-century
