Ancient Africa

Few images in history have managed to capture and hold the popular imagination quite like that of Hannibal, the fearless North African, perched on a monstrous elephant, leading his mercenaries over the Alps and then, against all odds, descending the ice-covered peaks to challenge Rome in her own backyard for mastery of the ancient world. It was a bold move, and it established Hannibal as one of history's greatest commanders. But this same brilliant tactician is also one of history's most tragic figures; fate condemned him to win his battles but not his war.

They say that one is subjected to a sobering sample of what can only be described as an existential crisis when traversing the golden and seemingly infinite terrain of the Sahara Desert. It is easy to see why people might feel helplessly small and insignificant, especially when thrust into and lost in such a hauntingly beautiful, but perilous and apparently fathomless landscape. The smattering of flora and fauna stingily peppered throughout the immense slab of barren land would do little to pacify a fluttering stomach.

A pesar de los dos mil años transcurridos desde su desaparición, el Antiguo Egipto aún ejerce una poderosa fascinación. Antonio Cabanas abandona el terreno de la ficción para presentarnos una apasionante visión del Antiguo Egipto a partir de sus historias más difundidas y también de las más desconocidas..., y nos desvela numerosos enigmas que arrojan luz sobre la historia, la costumbres,las creencias y la tecnología de los habitantes de la Tierra Negra.

The nice thing about African mythology is that it is rooted in such ancient traditions. And although the west hasn’t fully embraced some of these interesting stories, they have been told by many and remembered by some, enough to write them down and discover what they are all about. Different regions have different traditions, of course, and you’ll learn more about many of them in this book.

Rufus L. Perry was an educator and Baptist minister from Brooklyn, New York. He was a member of the African Civilization Society and was a co-founder of the Howard Colored Orphan Asylum. The Cushite is a short work that investigates the history of ancient peoples.

Are you curious about how the world has evolved to where it is today? Do you wish you made a better understanding of how all of the world is connected to each other? The history of the world can fascinate even the least interested party. For thousands of years, every culture and civilization has looked to the past to learn from history. History can inspire, teach, and provide an explanation for how things and institutions have come to be.

You’ve probably heard about Egypt and the amazing pyramids they built, but did you know that there is a lot more to ancient African history than just the Egyptians? They were only a small part of Africa’s amazing history.

Throughout Egyptian history, we see that gods who had once been favored were set aside or had their roles altered in order to make way for gods whose cults became more popular, while political changes, such as the conquest of Egypt by Alexander the Great, ushered in cultural and religious exchanges that both affected native Egyptian religious practices and also had an impact on the religious beliefs of Greece and Rome. Only a select number of deities and concepts are discussed here. Some of these are more well-known deities, while others might not be as familiar to modern listeners.

Among all the periods in ancient Egyptian history, the Ptolemaic Kingdom and its most famous ruler, Cleopatra, may be the most well-known today. By the 4th century BCE, it appeared as though ancient Egypt was in its final death throes. It had long ceased to be an influential kingdom in the Near East and Mediterranean regions, and it had been ruled over by a succession of foreign peoples including Libyans, Nubians, Assyrians, and Persians. But just when Egypt seemed was doomed to pass forever into obscurity, it was reinvigorated by outsiders, most notably Alexander the Great.

The Roman Provinces of North Africa: The History of the Region and Its Rulers After the Punic Wars looks at Rome’s famous conquests, and what the area was like until the dissolution of history’s most famous empire.

El mismo autor era consciente de que una simple descripción de aventuras era emasiado fácil y por eso sus romanes tienen un fondo humano que hace de esas obras algo que nunca ha dejado de ser favoritas del público, en especial por la imaginación que despliegan.

In this audiobook, you will learn about Ancient Egypt’s incredible inventions, pharaohs, and architecture, how the Egyptians weren’t the only African nation to build pyramids, and the introduction of Christianity and Islam and how they impacted tribal religions.

The Kingdom of Kush and the ancient Nubian civilization, in general, are important not only for their achievements, but also for what these achievements represent in the abstract. The existence of such civilizations challenges many traditional, Eurocentric views of the world and its history. Of course, ancient Egypt is impressive enough on its own, but Nubia is even further south and further away from European influence and, in that sense, more African.

In the year 570 CE, a child by the name of Muhammad is born in the Arabian city of Mecca. Sixty-two years later, he dies, and upon his death, the faith that he founded, Islam ("obedience to the one God"), dominates the western half of the Arabian Peninsula. By the end of the first millennium CE, four centuries after the death of Muhammad, Islam has grown to dominate western Asia, north and east Africa, the Levant, and the Iberian Peninsula.

The saga of the Orisha people continues as they are forced to flee westward from the savage might of their Saracen persecutors, whose soul aim is for their annihilation. It is a tale of brute survival and spiritual fortitude, where strategy and deception are weapons as vital as a blade. Makeri, the ingenuous blacksmith, and the enchanting Priestess Mariami, with her magical powers, navigate the trials that come with leading a people towards their destiny. The Nine-Sided Talisman and its great magical powers, is used by the Great Spirit Hogan to bring Priestess Mariami under his spell, ...

In this sixth book of the Orisha series, Tyrant King – Blood of the Forest,, secrets run deep, and loyalties are tested as power-hungry King Olufe grows ever more ruthless. Amid the political and personal machinations of the royal court, King Olufe is driven by dark desires, indifferent to the mourning for his late queen and fixated on finding a new bride—by any means necessary. High Priestess Tengdana, keeper of sacred rites and dangerous secrets, holds her own plans close, even as she orchestrates the protection of Efuna, the hidden firstborn daughter of King Gurara. As Olufe ...

In this, the fifth Orisha book, Tyrant King – Echoes of Betrayal, Queen Ayaba's pregnancy brings unexpected kindness from King Olufe, quickly souring as her morning sickness disrupts royal events. The king's cruelty emerges through prisoner executions and political scheming. Palace scandals erupt involving General Buburu and the king's illicit affairs. Lewa, a servant, becomes entangled in royal promiscuity, leading to a staged execution by High Priestess Tengdana. Queen Ayaba gives birth to twins before dying. King Olufe's indifference to her death and the surviving twin reveals his true...

In Shadows Amongst Roots, the eighth book of the Orisha series, alliances forged in secrecy face their greatest test as former palace servants navigate love, deception, and power struggles. While Efuna wrestles with the hidden truth of a royal heir, High Priestess Tengdana reveals her far-reaching control and Palola’s true identity. Amidst political intrigue and personal desires, characters must confront their pasts while King Olufe’s insatiable thirst for dominance threatens to unravel the delicate balance of the kingdom. In the shadows of the palace, deep-rooted secrets surface, ...

Africa, the cradle of humanity, is a continent brimming with potential. From its vast natural resources and swathes of arable land to its vibrant youthful population, Africa is ready to usher in a new age of prosperity and claim its place on the global stage. But the continent will not flourish without visionary leadership, careful planning, thoughtful innovation, and openness to change.

In part one, 'First Contact', we discover what happened to art in the great Age of Discovery, when civilisations encountered each other for the first time. Although undoubtedly a period of conquest and destruction, it was also one of mutual curiosity, global trade and the exchange of ideas.