While Europe was experiencing its Dark Ages, a period of intellectual, cultural and economic regression from the 6th to the 13th centuries, Africans were
Stories of European medieval kingdoms abound with tales of crusades, knights, wars, and rulers. There are tales of Asian heroes and medieval legacies and the Byzantines ruling throughout eastern Europe. There are even numerous stories of central American medieval kingdoms, with the Aztecs ruling massive cities. But very little attention…
The Sahelian kingdoms were a remarkable series of centralized kingdoms and empires that flourished in the Sahel, a region of grasslands south of the Sahara, spanning from the 8th century to the 19th century. What set these states apart was their ability to harness the wealth generated from controlling the key trade routes across the
A map illustrating in red the Khmer Empire c. 900 CE.
The Black Pharaohs Of Kush Who Founded Egypt's 25th Dynasty In the 8th Century, the Kushite King Piye from the Nile Valley Civilization of Kemet conquered Egypt and founded the 25th Egyptian Dynasty of Black Pharaohs from Nubian Kush circa 747 BC. Piye was followed by a succession of
Explore the rich tapestry of history with intriguing facts about the Ottoman Empire. Uncover the empire's legacy and historical milestones.
While Europe was experiencing its Dark Ages, a period of intellectual, cultural and economic regression from the 6th to the 13th centuries, Africans were
Approximate maximum extent of the Greco-Bactrian kingdom circa 180 BCE, including the regions of Tapuria and Traxiane to the West, Sogdiana and Ferghana to the north, Bactria and Arachosia to the south...
The Siege of Acre in 1291 CE was the final fatal blow to Christian Crusader ambitions in the Holy Land. Acre had always been the most important Christian-held port in the Levant, but when it finally...
The Italian Colonial Empire (Impero Coloniale Italiano) was created after the Kingdom of Italy joined other European powers in establishing colonies overseas during the "scramble for Africa". Modern Italy as a unified state only existed from 1861. By this time France, Spain, Portugal, Britain, and the Netherlands, had already carved out large empires over several hundred years. Italy had arrived late to the colonial race, and its relative weakness in international affairs meant that it was depen
Having built a unified state, Genghis Khan now turned his energies toward several nations which directly and indirectly bordered on Mongol lands. These were
What if the Black Plague had killed off almost all Europeans? Then this is what Africa might have looked like.
In the 1300s, Ibn Battuta saw the Mali Empire in West Africa, Mamluk Empire in the north and Kilwa in the east. He saw them in all their glory. Zimbabwe in the south was also enjoying a golden age.…
The Kingdom of Benin, also referred to as the Edo Kingdom or the Benin Empire, holds a significant place in the history of southern Nigeria. This ancient realm, with its capital in the present-day Benin City in Edo State, Nigeria, flourished as one of the most advanced and established states in the coastal hinterland of
Covering 3000 BCE – present, this sturdy 24x36" wallchart displays all the major empires, kingdoms, and civilizations throughout history in a side-by-side format so that the viewer can quickly see how different events in different places relate to one another. A conscious effort has been made to make the chart less Eurocentric than other such timelines and to incorporate newly discovered links between early civilizations. Made in a carbon neutral facility using eco-friendly inks.
Hi everyone! We're coming to the end of our African History series and, as sad as it may be, no history of Africa is complete without a discussion of colonization and the Trans-Atlantic slave trade.
How do you choose the best name for a fictional kingdom? We will help with this very question with our ultimate guide on kingdom names!
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Stories of European medieval kingdoms abound with tales of crusades, knights, wars, and rulers. There are tales of Asian heroes and medieval legacies and the By
