African Peoples Before Captivity
Early African Women: Hunters, Warriors, & Rulers
The fascinating stories about the surprising roles some women played in several African societies.
Read MoreEnslaved Peoples in African Societies Before the Transatlantic Slave Trade
Slavery in Africa originated as the rewards of war and a punishment for criminals. People were not commonly born into slavery. Unlike in the Americas, Slavery was not automatically passed from parents to children. People enslaved in African societies often gained freedom before the end of their lives. At times they even became equal family members with those who once enslaved them.
Read MoreThree of the World’s Most Influential Empires: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
These West African empires controlled more wealth and conducted more global trade than did any European power during their time in history. They also left lasting, influential contributions to the world’s knowledge base, art, culture, and religion.
Read MoreAfrican Peoples Before Captivity
African Peoples Before Captivity Introduction Mama Africa is the birthplace of the human race; we are all her children. Americans often speak of the huge continent of Africa as if it were a single country. In fact, like Europeans of the same era, Africans created great civilizations that made early, important, lasting contributions to…
Read MoreSome Exhibits to Come – African Peoples Before Captivity
See a list of of some of the exhibits planned for this gallery.
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