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.
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
Although they started as slaves shipped from Africa, these rulers rose to become powerful and respected kings in India. For the huge contribution they made to Indian civilization, they deserve
History is full of people who for whatever reason, never received the credit they deserve. Sir Seretse Khama, is a man who turned Botswana, formerly dubbed as "a desert
The ruler of one of the wealthiest kingdoms in ancient Africa, Mansa Musa, led skillfully. Rooted in his faith, the devout Muslim took the already wealthy kingdom of Mali and
In a bid to calm imminent conflicts between emerging imperial power Germany, France, and Belgium over the European race for colonialism in Africa, Chancellor of Germany Otto von Bismarck called
Over the last 90 years, Emperor Haile Selassie's policies have divided Ethiopia. His legacy has sparked a lot of debate. Some people remember him as a kind emperor
