South Africa became independent as the Union of South Africa in 1910. Its capitals are Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein.

Egyptian records describe seven-month journeys to reach this mysterious kingdom that supplied gold, ebony, and exotic animals to the pharaohs. Ancient African civilizations are unique in how they ...

Today, the Asante people still remember their ancient traditions. They hold special ceremonies called durbars. This photograph shows an Asante chief at a durbar. Most West African kingdoms slowly ...

Who were the Ancient Egyptians? Were they black Africans? Why should their origins matter so much? Is the history of Egypt being used by some African American to improve their self-esteem? Reclaiming ...

Following the immense popularity of previous editions in 2022 and 2023, the Ancient Kingdoms Festival is back to celebrate and showcase AlUla’s rich heritage, cultural legacy, and prehistoric ...