Herodotus, often called the "Father of History," once emphasized the critical role rivers played in the development of civilizations. Among these rivers, none were more important to ancient ...

Africa is home to some of the world’s oldest civilizations—nations whose histories span thousands of years, built on foundations of resilience, innovation, and cultural depth. These civilizations have ...

Move over, Indiana Jones — the true Kingdom of the Crystal Skull has been revealed! Archaeologists are abuzz with news of the discovery of ancient stone-age tools and crystals at a rock shelter in the ...

Henry Louis Gates Jr. takes a look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. A breathtaking and personal journey through two hundred thousand years of ...

Huge carved obelisks and stelas in northern Ethiopia were erected by the kings of the Aksum Empire, who ruled the Horn of Africa and Red Sea region for much of the first millennium A.D. The toppled ...

AFA copy 39088019753995 gift from Janet Stanley. Summary Since the beginning of time, Africa's been inhabited by humans. As one of the oldest civilizations, it is suspected that mankind first ...