On October 23rd, 1896, Italy and Ethiopia signed the Treaty of Addis Ababa. The defeated Italians have no other option than to confirm Ethiopian …
Out of Africa: Our Spotlight on African Culture and History
We look at the belief systems, the history, and the art of various African nations and ethnic groups — from unconquered Ethiopia to troubled Liberia.
In opposition to European nations, American colonial expansion was not initiated for resources or strategic reasons. US colonialism in Africa is …
This continent, this Africa, has a multitude of diverse nations, people, and traditions, and yet there remains a kernel of inherent similarities …
The infamous Battle of Teutoburg Forest is widely known as the event that halted the Roman Empire’s expansion. While the battle had far-reaching …
The story of Sundiata is perhaps West Africa’s best known epic poem. Across time and place, cultures have told and retold stories of great heroes, …
Masks are one of the most fascinating artefacts from African culture. Western museums and galleries often display African masks as art objects on the …
The Spanish master Pablo Picasso is considered one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. His works have changed the course of art history …
During the 19th century, European imperialists named Africa the dark continent, confident that no complex civilizations had ever existed there. When …