History

Guilds in the Middle Ages During the Middle Ages, guilds were organizations or unions of artisans. Every guild, such as the tanner’s or candlemaker’s guild, concentrated on a particular trade. Guilds in the Middle Ages Why were guilds important? During the Middle Ages, guilds were very significant to society. They …

Feudal System in Middle Ages The feudal system served as the foundation for both European society and government during the Middle Ages. Around the manor and the local ruler, little towns grew. The land and everything on it belonged to the Lord. In exchange for their labor, he would ensure …

Timeline of Ancient Africa Discover timeline of ancient Africa. Beginning with the earliest farmers and the Egyptian culture, medieval empires such as Mali and Songhai emerged in West Africa.   The Timeline of Ancient Africa: BCE 5000: People begin to farm along the Nile River in Egypt. 2950: Egypt is …

 Biography of Shaka Zulu Shaka, a Zulu chief (1816–28) who was born about 1787 and passed away on September 22, 1828, founded the Zulu Empire in Southern Africa. He is recognized for having established a combat force that wreaked havoc across the area. Many colorful and exaggerated stories about his …

Biography of Hannibal One of the greatest military commanders of antiquity, Hannibal was a Carthaginian general who led the Carthaginian forces against Rome in the Second Punic War (218–201 bce) and persisted in opposing Rome and its satellites until his death. Hannibal was born in North Africa in 247 BC …

Boers of South Africa: History and Facts Boer, a South African of Dutch, German, or Huguenot ancestry (Dutch for “husbandman” or “farmer”), was a pioneer in the Transvaal and the Orange Free State. These days, people who are descended from the Boers are called Afrikaners. Boers of South Africa: History …

Trade Routes in Ancient Africa The economies of numerous African empires greatly benefited from the trade routes of ancient Africa. Trade routes sent goods from Western and Central Africa to distant locations such as Europe, the Middle East, and India. Trade Routes in Ancient Africa What did they trade? Salt …

Sahara of Africa: History and Facts The freezing desert of Antarctica is greater than the Sahara Desert, which is the planet’s largest hot desert. African history and culture have evolved significantly as a result of the Sahara. Sahara of Africa: History and Facts Where is the Sahara Desert? North Africa …

History of Slavery in Ancient Africa When we consider African slavery, we frequently consider the African slaves who were brought to the United States in the 1800s. For the majority of human history, slavery was prevalent throughout a large portion of the globe. This also applied to ancient Africa, where …