Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Africa Art: Ancient West African City of Benin
A photographic exhibit of art objects from Benin from the period of 1300 to 1897 C.E. Extensive commentary is given for each object. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
PBS
Pbs: Historic Gedi
The archaeological site from PBS of Gedi in Kenya is a unique place to see what life was like for the Swahili in East Africa. Scientists have no idea why this prosperous site was abandoned in the early 17th century, but during its peak...