From intricate stitching techniques, African embroidery tells stories of the continent's diverse cultures and histories ...

Colors are important in African dance costumes, with each color having a specific meaning. For example, red is usually a ...

Ochre Fragment Found in African Cave Suggests it was Used for More Than Symbolic Rituals A new study suggests that ochre's ...

Common units used in African trade included 40 shells on a string, 2,000 on a rope, and 20,000 in a bag. By the 18th century, one slave could be bought for approximately 100,000 seashells.