Surprising truths about African history, science, and culture — facts you were never taught.
Did you know that the Igbo Landing is a historical site where enslaved Igbo people in 1803 chose mass suicide over enslavement in the United States, symbolizing resistance and the fight for freedom?
Did you know that ancient Egyptians performed complex surgical procedures, including brain surgery, as early as 3000 BCE?
Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, was so wealthy that his pilgrimage to Mecca caused widespread inflation in Egypt due to the vast amounts of gold he distributed?