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Did the African Moors Develop Europe?

The African Moors had a lasting impact on Europe's intellectual development and brought the continent from the Dark Ages into the Renaissance.
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The 1649 Execution of King Charles I of England

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On January 30, 1649, King Charles I of England was executed. It was an unprecedented trial and killing of a sovereign. It was a regicide.
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What Were Africans Doing During the Life of Jesus Christ?

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Jesus Christ of Nazareth lived from around 6 B.C. when Augustus Caesar was Emperor of Rome to around the year 30 A.D.
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How Argentina Had Five Presidents in 12 Days in December 2001

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In December 2001, Argentina, a country in South America, had five presidents in just 12 days.
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Was Fidel Castro a Friend of Africa?

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Fidel Castro supported Third World struggles in many areas, especially in the battle against apartheid and decolonisation in Africa...
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How the United States Erased Its Native Americans from History

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Within 200 years, Native Americans lost their land, their history, their language, and their culture. It is the least discussed genocide in history.
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10 Powerful African Women Who Shook the 20th Century

Every 31st day of July is celebrated as African Women’s Day to affirm the role of the African woman in the evolution of a strong Pan-African identity.
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A History of the Civil Rights Movement in America (1954-1968)

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The Civil Rights Movement was a political campaign to eradicate and abolish racial segregation throughout the United States of America.
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Afro-Argentines: How Argentina Erased Its Black People From History

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Afro-Argentines, as the Black people in Argentina are popularly known, formed a significant part of the Argentine population in the 18th century.
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Samora Machel: A Luta Continua!

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A Luta Continua are Portuguese words that were made popular by Samora Machel, first president of Mozambique after its independence in 1975.
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The Difference Between French and British Colonialism in Africa

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Before European colonialism in Africa, the continent had wider flexibility of movement as national borders were almost nonexistent.
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1884 Berlin Conference: How Europe “shared” Africa Like a Piece of Cake

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For 14 weeks and 5 days, European countries cooked their plans on how to share Africa like a piece of cake. They called it the...Berlin Conference.
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Imhotep: The Real Father of Medicine is from Africa

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What made Imhotep stand out, particularly in the world of Egyptian medicine at the time, was that his medical discoveries were not based on magic.
Like Syngman Rhee, Like Ashraf Ghani - Portraits of Failed Leadership

Like Syngman Rhee, Like Ashraf Ghani: Portraits of Failed Leadership

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Syngman Rhee and Ashraf Ghani both failed their countries at a time when their leadership was needed the most. A story of failed leadership.
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A History of Christianity in Africa

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The spread of Christianity in Africa is mostly attributed to Mark the Evangelist who is reported to have brought the religion to Alexandria, Egypt.
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Ngwenyama Sobhuza II: The African King Who Ruled for 82 Years

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Sobhuza II is the longest-reigning monarch in recorded history at 82 years, 254 days. He married 70 wives, who bore him 210 children...
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Ancient Egypt: From Roman Rule (30 B.C) to Arab Conquest (639 A.D)

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The Romans would go on to rule Egypt for nearly 700 years before the Arabs, in December 639, conquered the ancient African kingdom.
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Mansa Musa: The Financial Recklessness of the Richest Man in History

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Mansa Musa amassed so much wealth that he has been described by historians as the richest man in history...
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Aare Ona Kakanfo Afonja: The Rise and Fall of the Oyo Empire

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Afonja was the sixth Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land after Oku of Jabata. His term as Aare Ona Kakanfo signalled the surrender of Ilorin to Sokoto.
Top 5 looted treasures from Africa

Top 5 Looted Treasures from Africa

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Reports say 80-90% of Africa’s looted treasures are currently held abroad – mostly in European nations.
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