Small settlements and the scourge of slavery left gaps in Africa’s archaeological record. Yet sites and artifacts are ...

If you're looking for an adventurous way to explore Africa, try following its ancient trade routes. These routes were once ...

Herodotus, often called the "Father of History," once emphasized the critical role rivers played in the development of ...

Ethiopia is more than a country,it’s a cradle of humanity, a land of ancient empires, and a spiritual heartbeat of Africa.

While not ancient in the sense of millennia-old civilizations, it is the oldest modern independent African state, gaining independence in 1847.

Dec. 13 (UPI) --Forty-two pieces of African art covering five millennia will be on display starting Tuesday at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. "The African Origin of Civilization ...

Researchers took DNA from ancient bodies they found all across sub-Saharan Africa. Sawchuk found one of the bodies herself. What they found revealed answers about a longstanding mystery in African ...

“Nubia: Treasures of Ancient Africa,” is currently on display at the Saint Louis Art Museum through August 22. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.slam.org.