Ancient Ghana encompassed what is now modern ... 10th century geographer Al-Bakri, quoted in Corpus of Early Arabic Sources for West African History. Click here to listen to Al-Bakri describing ...

Today, the Asante people still remember their ancient traditions. They hold special ceremonies called durbars. This photograph shows an Asante chief at a durbar. Most West African kingdoms slowly ...

West Africa has been a renowned gold mining hub for centuries, dating back to the ancient Ghana empire, which earned its reputation as the "Land of Gold" because of its abundant reserves and ...

West Africa has been a renowned gold mining hub for centuries, dating back to the ancient Ghana empire, which earned its reputation as the “Land of Gold” because of its abundant reserves and ...

West African rainforests today. Dense woods resulted in low levels of grass pollen at the ancient site, the researchers report. Ancient rainforest pioneers served as ancestors of later Stone Age ...

Early humans adapted to rainforest conditions far earlier than previously thought, archaeologists have discovered.

Here are five budget-friendly West Coast gems to explore, from hiking to historic streets, each offering a unique.