The African Las Vegas
We’ve all grown up watching those flashy American and European shows, people getting wild in places that look like adult amusement parks.
Fast cars, bright lights, and just the right amount of mischief. For many of us, one....
The African Island Made of Shells
You’ve probably heard the phrase “walking on eggshells.”
That one time you had to deal with a moody boss or navigate a sensitive topic without triggering drama. We’ve all been there.
....The Town where everyone knows Sign Language
Among the many dialogues that Socrates had with ancient Greeks, one of the most remarkable one he had, was one with a man known as Cratylus, in 500 BC.
In this dialogue, Cratylus asks Socrates for his opinion on whether names are....
They Tried to Burn the Past - But It Survived
Exactly two thousand and seventy-three years ago, the Roman army was split into two.
The popular Julius Caesar led one faction, while the less-renowned Pompey led the other.
The cause of conflict?
Julius Caesar's....
The Great Aksum Obelisk Heist: How Mussolini Stole a Kingdom’s Pride (and How It Came Back Home)
On one afternoon in October 1503, a 50-year-old Italian artist from Florence was approached by his close friend with the request that he make a painting of the wife.
Due to their close relationship, the Italian artist agreed, and....
The Forgotten Libraries of Chinguetti
Questions are often raised about what the world would be like today if the Library of Alexandria hadn’t been burned.
Would we have already traveled and colonized other planets? Would we have discovered time travel? What abo....
Africa’s Longest Reigns: Presidents, Monarchs, and the Last Lion King
You know, when we talk about global records, sometimes the ones held by African nations aren't exactly something to celebrate. And this seems to be particularly true when we look at the world of politics and leadership.
Take a lo....
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