The Berber Nomads: Life in the Sahara’s Shifting Sands The Berber nomads are a living example of how people can survive in the most hostile environments by...
African Moon Myths: How the Moon Got Its Spots The moon and sun were once friends in West Africa. The sun was so bright that it drove...
Why Ancient Egyptians Loved Cats. Cats, according to Egyptian belief, could bring good fortune and shield their homes from rodents and snakes, which...
The Talking Drums of Africa: How Messages Traveled Without Phones African talking drums can mimic the rhythms and tones of human speech in order to "talk." Talking drums...
The Great Walls of Kano: Nigeria’s Hidden Fortress The Great Wall of Kano, which was built of clay and earth, surrounded the entire city for more...
Meet the Ashanti: Storytellers, Kings, and Colorful Kente Cloth The Golden Stool is one of the most significant symbols; it is thought to have come down from...
