European governments must acknowledge and take responsibility for the enduring consequences of their colonial pasts, which continue to affect people of African descent both in Africa and throughout ...

Johannesburg — Much of Africa's cultural treasure was looted during colonial times and has remained in museums and private collections in Europe and North America ever since. For the last few decades, ...

The British colonization of Africa reshaped an entire continent - politically, economically, and culturally. In this video, I explore how and why Britain expanded its empire into Africa, the impact on ...

Paleogenomics has finally solved a question that has puzzled researchers for decades: Where did syphilis come from? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

The documentary from Jenni Kivistö and Jussi Rastas, world premiering in the Locarno Critics’ Week program, explores identity and colonial legacies against the backdrop of the European migration ...

A wooden tablet inscribed with the undeciphered rongorongo script from Rapa Nui (also known as Easter Island) dates to the 15th century, long before Europeans arrived. This early date suggests that ...