Professor Pope’s research in ancient history combines evidence from royal and private lapidary inscriptions, private administrative archives, art, linguistics, archaeological survey, and excavation; ...

Traces of ancient empires that stretched across Africa remain in the DNA of people living on the continent, reveals a new genetics study.

A groundbreaking archaeological discovery has rewritten our understanding of early medieval England, revealing that two individuals buried in seventh-century cemeteries had recent West African ancesto ...

Discover the wisdom of ancient African proverbs and their relevance to Black history and lives today. Learn how these proverbs can inspire and empower.

As an archaeologist who partners with geneticists to study ancient African history, I see both challenges and opportunities ahead. Building a better discipline ...

Largest Analysis Of Ancient African DNA Reveals Origin Myth Was True All Along We all like to think we're descended from noble exotic adventurers. If you're from the Swahili Coast, you might be right.

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So human history cannot be understood without understanding African history. Related: Oakhurst rock shelter, original excavation by Goodwin 1932-1935.

In Ancient DNA, New Directions for African American History Evolutionary biologists, historians, population geneticists, and archaeologists gathered on Feb. 7 to discuss new genetic findings, ...

Oliver had just watched Thiam’s TED Talk on fonio, an ancient West African grain. They were at a benefit for the Museum of Food and Drink honoring Questlove, and Oliver had to introduce himself.