“New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations” is at NOMA through August 10, 2025.

A new study from SapienCE reveals that early modern humans at Blombos Cave in South Africa used ochre as a specialized tool ...

Survivors on Arrakis need a Holtzman Amplifier. It's an ancient tech that offers key advantages. The quest begins at ...

SHIJIAZHUANG -- The Shanhaiguan Museum of the Great Wall of China on Sunday opened to the public in the city of Qinhuangdao, North China's Hebei province. A first-tier national museum, it covers 7 ...

Known for their distinctive, protective bands, they can roll into a ball to shield themselves from predators. This natural armor is composed of bony plates known as osteoderms. Living mainly in the ...

Oliver had just watched Thiam’s TED Talk on fonio, an ancient West African grain. They were at a benefit for the Museum of Food and Drink honoring Questlove, and Oliver had to introduce himself.

Our sensitive teeth originally evolved from the "body armor" of extinct fish that lived 465 million years ago, scientists say. In a new study, the researchers showed how sensory tissue discovered ...

It was said that the lion’s fur was impervious to attacks because it was made of gold, and its claws, sharper than mortal swords, could cut through armor. Heracles managed to kill the Nemean Lion by ...

Here are six ancient African nations celebrated for their rich legacies and enduring cultural significance: 1. LIBERIA: Liberia is unique as Africa’s oldest republic, founded in the early 19th ...

Discover the wisdom of ancient African proverbs and their relevance to Black history and lives today. Learn how these proverbs can inspire and empower.

The sort of thing I love is how African sports have grown from their modest village beginnings to become significant today. Let's take a closer look at how these time-honored traditions continue ...