African history

​An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence by Zeinab Badawi

​An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence by Zeinab Badawi

For too long, Africa’s history has been told through the eyes of outsiders—colonizers, explorers, and historians who framed the continent through the lens of conquest and suffering. In her groundbreaking book, An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence, journalist and historian Zeinab Badawi sets out to reclaim this narrative. ​The book by Zeinab Badawi is a compelling narrative that reclaims Africa's rich and diverse history from an African perspective. Spanning from the origins of humanity to the continent's journey toward independence, Badawi's work challenges Eurocentric narratives and offers a panoramic view of Africa's past, told through the voices…
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Exploring the Phenotypical Diversity of Nile Valley Civilizations

Exploring the Phenotypical Diversity of Nile Valley Civilizations

The Nile Valley, often hailed as the cradle of human civilization, wasn’t just a hub for groundbreaking innovations in architecture, astronomy, and governance—it was also a vibrant mosaic of African phenotypical diversity. Imagine a place where the jet-black skin of South Sudanese people stood alongside the citrine yellow tones of the Khoisan, the reddish-brown hues of Upper Egyptians, and the high yellow complexions of Ethiopian Highlanders. According to the Know Thyself Institute, ancient Kemet (Egypt) celebrated this diversity, with no trace of the colorism that plagues modern societies. Instead, the Nile Valley was a cultural crossroads, where Nubia, Egypt, the…
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