University of Iowa
University of Iowa: Diffusion in the History of African States
Click on "Asante," for a description of African states during this political transition. Links to related information.
World Atlas
World Atlas: Africa
Learn about the history of Africa including Ancient Africa, African colonization, slave trade, and Post-Colonial Africa. Also covers maps, geography, countries, and interesting facts.
University of Oregon
Mapping History: African History
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in the history of Africa as it went through the colonial rule to reach independence.
Scholastic
Scholastic: History of Women's Suffrage
This site summarizes the history of women's suffrage throughout various countries and continents, including: United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Great Britain, Italy, Germany, Scandinavia, Africa, etc. It also briefly includes the...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: African Voices
This site is the web presence of "African Voices," a permanent exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History. It explores the "diversity, dynamism, and global influence of Africa's peoples and cultures." Includes art, texts, and...
The Wharton Group
Discover France: History of French Language
Scroll down a bit to find the brief explanations of the history of French and some dialects: Provencal, Creole, and Basque, with links to more information.
University at Buffalo
State University of New York: Mathematicians of African Diaspora: The Ancients
Resources for learning about the history of mathematics in ancient Africa, specifically the diaspora. Looks at the prejudices that existed in past centuries towards African people, at mathematical discoveries and artifacts from Africa...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions: Ethiopian Highlands
Informational site containing facts about the fascinating region of Ethiopia. Learn about the intriguing history and culture of this region of Africa.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Tanzania: History
Read the fascinating history of two countries which, only recently, joined together as one. Tanganyika and Zanzibar are now known as Tanzania. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
BBC
Bbc News: Africa
This site provides comprehensive coverage of the latest news and events affecting Africa. Content includes top news, in-depth stories, streaming audio and video news, and much more. There is also a section of the site that includes...
PBS
Pbs: Mystery of Great Zimbabwe
Describes the racist views of European imperialists when they encountered the ruins of Greater Zimbabwe. Also describes the archaeological history of the ruins and explores the question: who built them?
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa Teacher Tools: Lesson Plans
Explore this comprehensive site featuring links to lesson plans for Africa. These teacher tools range in content and grade level. Use this site to discover more about the culture and history of Africa.
University of Texas at Austin
Ut Library Online: Historical Maps of Africa
This collection from the University of Texas Library Online of historical maps contains a wide variety of maps from various parts of the continent and from different parts of history. Each map is accompanied by a brief description and is...
Understanding Slavery Initiative
Understanding Slavery Initiative: Africa Before Transatlantic Enslavement
The history of West Africa provides a context for learning about the transatlantic slave trade. Discover the rich cultural traditions and economic networks that existed in the West African empires such as Ghana, Mali, and Songhay long...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: South Africa
A thorough look at South Africa from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa Photoscape
Fascinating slide show accompanied by an explanation of the current situation in Africa as well as the challenges facing the future. These slide shows cover conflict, urban Africa, the environment, AIDS, and women. This tool is useful to...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of African American History: Playful Performers
A past exhibition that offers a fascinating look at the African tradition of mask-making and masquerades. Includes colorful photos and information, to spark children's creativity.
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago: Benin: Kings and Rituals: Court Arts From Nigeria
Learn about the history of the royal art of the Benin Kingdom in Africa. An overview of the art is provided and with further explanation given according to themes. View maps and selected works of art. A video, charts, glossary, and a...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Teacher's Guide
Explore the world of Africa through these teacher's guides. This site features teacher tools for middle school age students.
Other
Eritrea: Birth of a Nation
The official state history of Eritrea issued in 1993 by the government of Eritrea. Contains details about the background of the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea, from the standpoint of Eritrea.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: African Countries and the Continent of Africa
Learn about the geography and the countries of Africa. Facts like flags, maps, exports, natural resources, people, and languages are on this website.
Other
United Nations: Historical Images of Apartheid in South Africa
Follow the history of the apartheid government in South Africa, from its formation to racial discrimination to the efforts by the UN to abolish apartheid. An extensive gallery of captioned photos creates a dramatic visual history.
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: Challenges and Prospects for African Women's Movement
This is a site that describes African women moving away form the traditional roles in society and shaping the political and social culture in all areas of Africa.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Western Sahara
Learn about religion in the Morocco controlled Western Sahara region of Africa, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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