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Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: African history
What drew Gus Casely-Hayford to researching African history? What aspects of African history and culture are commonly overlooked? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 1
Step Back History
The Kingdom of Kongo
The Kingdom of Kongo was an indigenous African kingdom in modern Day Angola and the Republic of Kongo. The story of its unstable life and eventual decline show the heavy damage the slave trade had upon this continent.
60 Second Histories
The Middle Passage - part 2
A slave describes his journey from Africa across the Atlantic and the apalling conditions suffered by the slaves onboard ship. Part 2 of 2
60 Second Histories
Slave Capture
An African slave describes slaves in Africa were captured and by whom
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West Africa Before the Europeans: Europeans early arrival
How did Europeans slowly arrive early on in West Africa? How politically diverse was West Africa? West Africa Before the Europeans, Part 4
AllTime 10s
10 Shocking Facts About The British Empire
The British Empire began with the creation of overseas colonies in the 16th century and stretched right up to the latter half of the 20th century. At its peak in the early 1920s, it controlled 23% of the world's surface and 458 million...
History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: African arts influence on the greats
How has African art influenced some of our great artists? What has been the biggest challenge but biggest highlight in Gus Casely-Hayfords career? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 6
History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: Africans and pop culture
What are Gus Casely-Hayford's views of Africans in popular culture? How does "word", "symbol", and "song" work together and what makes them so powerful? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 5
60 Second Histories
The Middle Passage - part 1
A slave recounts his first encounter with a slave ship; the stench from the hold almost makes him vomit. Part 1 of 2
History Hit
Africa: The Unknown History of Humankind
Africa is the second largest continent in the world and is home to the second largest population; but it is second-to-none regarding its ethnic diversity. Throughout history Africa has been the home of many thousands of ethnological...
60 Second Histories
Why were the British involved in the slave trade?
This video explores some of the reasons the British were involved in the slave trade and a quote from William Wilberforce's parlimentary speech about the abolition of slavery.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of Africa: The Geography and People of Western and Central Africa
This program examines the geography and people of Western and Central Africa Including a close look at the West African Slave Trade
History Hit
West Africa Before the Europeans
Toby Green has been fascinated by the history of West Africa for decades after he visited as a student and heard whispers of history that didn’t appear in text books. Years later he wrote ‘Fistful of Shells,’ a survey of West Africa and...
Hip Hughes History
European Imperialism for Dummies
HipHughes hits the big ideas floating around the age of European imperialism. Perfect for last minute crammers, curious learners or internet trolls.
Curated Video
Can U.S. and Europe learn from each other on racism? | Inside Story
Police killings in the United States trigger global protests and debates on racism.
Curated Video
Are the loudest voices on India’s airwaves normalising hate? | The Listening Post (Full)
Indian TV anchors are in attack mode against critics of the ruling party. Plus, blackface not history in the Arab world.
Curated Video
Emancipation Day: Barbados to mark end of slavery
The Caribbean island country of Barbados is set to hold commemorative ceremonies to mark Emancipation Day.
Curated Video
King Charles backs research in monarchy's slavery ties
For the first time, Buckingham Palace publicly expressed support for research into the Crown’s connection to the transatlantic slave trade, including how much the monarchy profited from it. King Charles has even given researchers access...
Curated Video
Dutch PM Rutte apologises for the Netherlands’ role in slavery
The Dutch Prime Minister apologises for the country's historical role in slavery, calling it a crime against humanity.
Press Association
Commonwealth summit: Why is Britain facing calls for slavery reparations?
Sir Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure from Caribbean nations to open the door to reparatory justice for the UK’s role in the slave trade. Here, the PA news agency answers questions about why the row has reopened in recent weeks,...
Press Association
Sir Keir Starmer: Pupils should be better educated about Britain’s role in slave trade
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for a broader curriculum to be introduced which better explains Britain’s role in the slave trade. Sir Keir, during a Q&A on Thursday, reiterated his previous comments that the decision to...
Curated Video
Senegal - Clintons visit Goree Island
US President Bill Clinton ended his 12-day trip to Africa on Thursday (02/04) with a poignant visit to Goree Island off the coast of Senegal, once a key transit point in the slave trade between the continent and the Americas.
Senegalese...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Calls for reparations as US faces UN race record review
US officials insist during a UN review that Washington is dedicated to battling racial discrimination, amid mounting calls for reparations after centuries of systemic racism (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)