Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
This site provides pictures and a brief introduction of ancient arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas.
Stanford University
Stanford University: The History of Apartheid in South Africa
Presents a history of apartheid in South Africa as part of a university course project.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: History of Kenya
Mainly an article concerning Kenyan independence, there is a brief section about colonial rule in the 1800s.
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.
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
Curated OER
History Matters: Robert Bagnall on "The Madness of Marcus Garvey"
Marcus Garvey, African American entrepreneur and advocate of the Back to Africa movement, had his critics in those who did not agree with his separatist ideas. Read this article by NCAAP leader, Robert Bagnall, who spelled out his...
Curated OER
History Matters: Declaration of the Rights of the Negro Peoples of the World
Find a listing of the principles of the Universal Negro Improvement Association which laid out the rights of the "Negro Peoples of the World."
A&E Television
History.com: How Portugal's Seafaring Expertise Launched the Age of Exploration
In the 15th century, a small kingdom with a population of approximately 1 million launched the era of maritime exploration that would transform the world. Portugal turned to the boundless Atlantic Ocean as its only outlet to the wider...
BBC
Bbc: World War Two: The Battle of El Alamein
Professor Richard Holmes discusses the importance of the epic victory at The Battle of El Alamein in 1942 which did much to restore British morale during World War Two.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: South Africa: History
A comprehensive look at the history of South Africa beginning with its settlement by Zulus and progressing through apartheid to the current strong democracy. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Rise of Our East African Empire, 1893
This Fordham University site offers a primary source from a British Captain stating the argument for British imperialism of East Africa.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Colonization Society: Maps of Liberia 1830 1870
These maps, historical primary materials, show the early settlements in Liberia that were created by the American Colonization Society as they resettled free black Americans in West Africa. A timeline of the history of Liberia is included.
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...
Other
3rd Ear Music: The Music of South Africa
3rd Ear Music is a comprehensive resource of South African music, past and present. The organization started its collection in 1964 and it now offers links to several South African artists, history of SA music and recordings.
PBS
Pbs|cet: The Story of the Jews With Simon Schama
Simon Schama travels through three thousand years of Jewish history across Europe, the Middle East, Northern Africa, Bermuda, and into the United States. Notable historical data and images are presented through an interactive map.
Other
Modern World History: King Leopold and the Conquest of the Congo
King Leopold portrayed himself as charitable with his primary goal of helping Africans, when in reality he was a fraud and scoundrel who just wanted his "slice" of Africa. Read about his schemes to take over the Congo and an excerpt from...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Mansa Musa & the Kingdom of Mali
A description of the important gold and salt trade that went on in Northern Africa for hundreds of years. Goes on to detail the emergence of Timbuktu in Mali into a great center of Islamic scholarship and culture under Mansa Musa, who...
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.
University of Pennsylvania
African Studies Center: East Africa Living Encyclopedia: Burundi
Provides lots of solid information about the country of Burundi, including aspects such as the economy, government, religion, history, and geography. Note: Some links to external sites may no longer work.
University of Pennsylvania
African Studies Center: East Africa Living Encyclopedia: Rwanda
Provides lots of solid information about the country of Rwanda, including aspects such as the economy, government, religion, history, and geography. Note: Some links to external sites may no longer work.
University of Pennsylvania
African Studies Center: East Africa Living Encyclopedia: Kenya
Provides extensive information about the country of Kenya, including aspects such as the economy, government, religion, history, human rights, sports, geography, transportation, and much more.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Ancient Sudan
Learn about the art of ancient Sudan in this historical overview and image gallery of Sudanese art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
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.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Slavery and the Making of America: Slave Religion
What religions did slaves bring from Africa to America? This PBS series site provides the historical overview of how early African Americans preserved African spiritual beliefs and practices while enslaved, converted to Christianity, and...