Category: Africa
Remembering the Barbary Slaves: White Slaves and North African Pirates
Much attention and condemnation has been directed towards the tragedy of the African slave trade , which took place between the 16th and the 19th cen [...]
Could the Directions of Pyramids and Sphinx Hint at Hidden Chambers?
The Giza Sphinx faces east, while the pyramids’ sides are aligned precisely in the cardinal directions. There is little doubt that the Sun or stars mu [...]
Egyptian Hippos: Ancient Symbol of Protection, Rebirth And Hunting
The ancient Egyptians had an undeniable and powerful connection to nature and the world around them. Almost every animal and plant had a specific mean [...]
The Nile: How One River Helped Build a Civilization – 10 Amazing Facts
The Nile River spans almost 4,175 miles (6,719 km), crosses nine countries throughout Africa, and is widely regarded as the longest river in the world [...]
Abyssinia and the Ethiopian Empire: The Ancient History of a Struggling Nation
The Horn of Africa is a region with a unique identity and vibrant history. Close to the Arabian Peninsula, it always stood out from the rest of the Af [...]
Petra, Jordan: Gorgeous Rose-Red City and Wonder of the World
Petra, Jordan is one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, where ancient Eastern traditions blend with Hellenistic architecture. The lost c [...]
Chefchaouen: Morocco’s Blue Pearl City
Chefchaouen (also known as Chaouen), Morocco's Blue Pearl city, is renowned for its old, traditional blue rinsed structures, casting the city in a lum [...]
Decrypting the Temple of Edfu and the Edfu Texts
Edfu city is located between Luxor and Aswan in the southern area of Egypt. The city, which is situated on the west bank of the Nile, is world famous [...]
‘Sensational’ Find is NOT Cleopatra’s Tomb, But May Be a Clue
Taposiris Magna was just another archaeological site in Egypt until a rumor arose that the tomb of the famous Queen Cleopatra and her lover Mark Anton [...]
The Livingstone – Stanley Monument and The Famous Tale of Two Explorers in Africa
Without a doubt, European explorers in 19 th century Africa changed history. Two of the most famous are Dr David Livingstone, and the journalist and [...]