Slave Castles: The Legacy of a Horrific Past
These castles which were built along Africa’s West Coast near the sea were designed to assist the easy loading of their human cargoes onto ships.
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5 Things That Set Philadelphia Apart as a Black Tourist City
As Summer wraps up, FunTimes Magazine explores five things that set Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, apart as a historic city with plenty to offer tourists – especially those who are Black.
The Benin Bronze Head: Secrets of a Classic Piece
For centuries, this head has been shrouded in mystery, with historians and art experts unable to determine its true origin.
The Victoria Falls: One of Africa’s Natural Wonders
When visiting the boundary between Zambia and Zimbabwe, you should also visit the cascading set of falls called the Victoria Falls.
Sepviva: A slave plantation in Philadelphia owned by a Quaker
As I picked my history-seeking self off the floor, I was shocked by the revelation of a plantation in Philadelphia.
Dedan Kimathi: His Influence on the Mau Mau and the Connection between, Rastafarianism, Dreadlocks, and the Organization
Dedan Kimathi was one of the top insurgents of Kenya’s armed independence movement, the Mau Mau.
5 of the Best African museums to visit immediately in 2022
Museums of all kinds serve as collectors and aggregators of legacy, and they are as numerous and varied as the continent’s various civilizations.
The Legendary August Wilson of Pittsburgh
Who was August Wilson? What is this building? For what is it used?
African Nok Culture: A Wealth of Notable Artefacts and Inspirational Symbolism
Nok culture, the archeological and cultural artifact of an African civilization that spanned from 500 BCE to 900 CE. The word Nok means “to make something” in the old Bamana language which is spoken by some hunters in Mali.
5 Famous African Soccer Players
Africa has provided world football with some famous players who have created magic for their clubs and countries throughout the years.