From the mouth of the Nile River to the tip of Cape Town, explore African history, geography and cultures on the African History Channel. With maps, videos and incredible photographs, this channel provides a wealth of resources for learning about this expansive continent.
Fossil evidence indicates that the earliest forms of humans and humanlike creatures originated in Africa. Learn more about this large, diverse continent and the nations and people that make it up.
More »
Africa is an incredibly large and diverse continent, so consult the African History by Country Channel to get a closer look at individual African nations. From economics to geography, explore Africa up-close in these articles.
General African History provides an overall view of the history of the African continent. Explore Africa’s defining moments and most significant historical events.