Hope Diamond of Angola Working in Angola’s diamond mines in July 2025 reflects a dichotomy of hope, progress and struggle for informal mine workers like João. Formal miners at sites like Catoca and ...

Honey was so valued in ancient Egypt and often included in marriage contracts. A groom would promise to provide his bride with a yearly honey supply, signifying his commitment to providing for her and ...

The Rise of Mindless Wisdom: How to Spot Empty Knowledge In today’s world, where information is abundant, distinguishing true wisdom from surface-level knowledge has become increasingly difficult.

Once the high-energy cookies are cooled, they can be stored in an airtight container. These cookies provide a good energy source and nutrients due to the combination of whole wheat flour, oats, ...

Shea butter is a fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. Shea Butter is rich in Vitamins A, D, E, and K and is high in essential fatty oleic, stearic, linoleic and palmitic acids. Shea ...

Modern African folktale of the quarrel between Evergreen trees and Lila, the spark of nature, creator of natural order and diversity. Her roots extended deep into the planet's core, intertwined with ...

Explore 11 long-named African capitals, their significance, history, and pronunciation. Africa has eleven countries with capital cities with some of the longest names, consisting of nine or more ...

Taxation Without Representation: Colonial Hut Taxes Shaped African Economies Taxing economic exploitation of colonialism and the hut tax Taxation without representation placed an economic burden on ...

Menelik I is a legendary figure in the Ethiopian tradition. He is believed to be the son of King Solomon of Israel and the Queen of Sheba, making him part of a line of rulers said to be descended from ...

The mesmerizing world of indigenous nail art in Africa is a historic lesson on getting your nails done in ancient Africa. From the enchanting use of henna in the captivating North African landscapes ...