African Rock Art: Ancient Drawings on Stone Walls Rock art refers to carvings or drawings created on rocks or within caves. Some are more than ten...
Magical Markets: What You’d Find in Ancient African Bazaars The ability of camels to travel great distances without water earned them the nickname "ships of the desert."...
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...