Surprising truths about African history, science, and culture — facts you were never taught.
Did you know that Madagascar, the world's fourth-largest island, is a biodiversity hotspot with a high percentage of plant and animal species found nowhere else on Earth, including lemurs and various unique reptiles and insects?
Did you know that Madagascar, the world's fourth-largest island, is a biodiversity hotspot, home to species found nowhere else on Earth, including over 90% of its reptiles and half of its birds and plants?
Did you know that Madagascar, the world's fourth-largest island, is home to a staggering 90% of plant and animal species found nowhere else on Earth?
Did you know that Al-Idrisi, a 12th-century Arab geographer who studied in Morocco, created one of the most advanced world maps of the medieval period, commissioned by King Roger II of Sicily, that accurately depicted parts of Africa, including the Nile River and major trading routes?
Did you know that the Ethiopian calendar is approximately 7 years and 8 months behind the Gregorian calendar and has 13 months, with the 13th month consisting of only 5 or 6 days?
Did you know that Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot, with approximately 90% of its plant and animal life found nowhere else on Earth?