African Civilizations

Africa is the continent where the first humans were born. They explored the vast land and produced the first tools. And although we migrated from that continent, we never completely abandoned it. From the beginning of time, humans lived and worked in Africa, leaving evidence of their existence in the sands of the Sahara Desert and the valleys of the great rivers such as the Nile and the Niger.

This classic presents historical, archaeological, and anthropological evidence to support the theory that ancient Egypt was a black civilization.

This audiobook brings to life the groundbreaking lecture by Dr. Cheikh Anta Diop, a visionary historian, linguist, and scientist, who profoundly shaped the understanding of Africa's pivotal role in the origin of humanity and the development of civilization. Delivered in Atlanta, Georgia, this inspiring talk explores the African contributions to global culture, science, and history, with insights into ancient Egypt's influence and the interconnectedness of human heritage. 

Already a major international bestseller, Zeinab Badawi’s sweeping and much-needed survey of African history traces the continent’s extraordinary legacy from prehistory to the present from the African perspective. “Equal parts gripping and galvanizing. . . . Researched across more than 30...

For generations, the world was taught that civilization emerged outside of Africa. Africa was portrayed as primitive, disconnected, and dependent on outsiders for progress. Entire generations grew up learning more about Europe, Greece, and Rome than about the powerful civilizations that existed across the African continent long before colonialism. But what if the story we were taught was incomplete? The Greatest Lie Ever Told About Black Civilization explores the buried history of ancient African empires, lost civilizations, pyramids beyond Egypt, advanced trade systems, monumental ...

Examines the Oldawan, the Ancient Soul of Africa, and its correlation with what modern psychologists have defined as the collective unconscious Draws on archaeology, DNA research, history, and depth psychology to reveal how the biological and spiritual roots of religion and science came...

"Ethiopia and the Origin of Civilization" by John G. Jackson is a seminal work that challenges traditional Eurocentric perspectives on the origins of civilization. Originally published in 1939, Jackson's book seeks to highlight the significant contributions of African civilizations, particularly Ethiopia, to the development of human culture and civilization.

"A treasure trove of myths and terror… Atmospheric as hell… Immersive."-The Times Based on the podcast with over one hundred million downloads, Fall of Civilizations brilliantly explores how a range of ancient societies rose to power and sophistication, and how they tipped over into collapse...

The central theme of Connections Remembered is the ancient African origins of humanity and civilization, framed around the impact of these historical hallmarks on healthy Black identity development. It is an easy-to-read, yet scientifically validated account of the remarkable accomplishments of ancient Africa and her people. This new edition emphasizes the inextricable linkage between Black self-concept and what Black people are taught through the Eurocentric curricula’s expression of African Americans’ historical roots. It debunks the flawed and psychically devastating view that Black ...

Discover the epic economic history of mighty empires and global trade networks that forged immense wealth. Perfect for an educational morning commute, this thought-provoking narrative shifts the focus from conquest to the brilliant merchants, artisans, and rulers who mastered extreme...

Who were the Moors—and why does their story still matter today? For centuries, the Moors have been misunderstood, misrepresented, and often erased from mainstream history. Yet they were one of the most powerful and influential civilizations to ever shape Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean world. From their African roots in North Africa to their rise as rulers of Spain, the Moors built a civilization that transformed cities, preserved knowledge, and ignited intellectual progress that would later fuel the European Renaissance. But their story is more than conquest and empire—it is a ...

They built cities with indoor plumbing before Rome existed. They carved monuments from living rock. They engineered hydraulic systems that fed a million people. They developed writing systems we still cannot read. And then they vanished -- so completely that the modern world forgot they ever existed. History remembers the winners. The Romans, the Greeks, the Egyptians. But for every civilization that left a legacy we recognize, there are others that achieved extraordinary things and then disappeared -- swallowed by deserts, jungles, successor states, or simply time itself. This book tells ...

The Destruction of Black Civilization took Chancellor Williams sixteen years of research and field study to compile. The book, which was to serve as a reinterpretation of the history of the African race, was intended to be "a general rebellion against the subtle message from even the most...

What if everything you were taught about humanity's origins is only part of the story? New Age Bible takes you on a provocative journey through ancient Kemet, African spirituality, human origins, forgotten civilizations, extraterrestrial theories, genetic engineering, lost worlds, and the mysteries hidden beneath the surface of our world. From the origins of humanity to the possibility of ancient visitors from the stars—and from the mysteries of the ancient Egyptians to the legends of Atlantis, Agartha, and the Hollow Earth—this book challenges readers to question what they think they ...

She was born a slave. She was chosen to become something more. Nadine's life begins on a Georgia plantation, where oppression awakens a power no one can explain. Centuries later, that same power will place her among warriors, queens, extraterrestrial civilizations, and a secret struggle for the future of Earth. Taken beyond her world and introduced to the mysterious Dahbuani, Nadine discovers that her bloodline carries a legacy far older, and far more powerful than she ever imagined. Across Earth, Venus, Mars, and worlds beyond, a new kind of warrior is rising. But power comes with a choice...

A historical exploration book set in Mashonaland during the late 19th century. Join an unforgettable journey into the heart of Africa's ancient realms with "Whispers From Ruins." This gripping expedition narrative transports you to the rugged landscapes and intricate cultures of late 19th century Mashonaland. Guided by the eyewitness accounts of an intrepid trio – the narrator, his resilient wife, and their steadfast cartographer, Robert McNair Wilson Swan – this tale unfolds with vivid descriptions of the African terrain, teeming with ancient ruins and the mystique of Zimbabwe's lost ...

The indigenous Africans known as pygmies have interested outsiders for thousands of years. In the 2200s BC, the Egyptian pharaoh Pepi II referred to one as a "dancing dwarf of the god from the land of spirits", and the Ancient Greeks were also familiar with them. Today, of course, anthropologists know a lot more about the pygmies, a collective of indigenous groups in Africa who are still defined by the fact that they have an average height of less than five feet tall.

The Truth About the Black Race is a groundbreaking fusion of two compelling works—The True Identity of the Ancient Hebrews: A Biblical and Historical Revelation and The Forgotten Empire: Black Legacy and Its Erasure from History. This transformative book challenges long-standing historical narratives and unveils the rich, often overlooked, contributions of Black civilizations to global history. In Book 1, The True Identity of the Ancient Hebrews, the text embarks on a deep exploration of biblical and historical records, presenting compelling evidence that reexamines the ethnic identity of...

Children of Men meets The Handmaid's Tale in this timely thriller about how far a mother will go to protect her son from a hostile world transformed by the absence of men. Most of the men are dead. Three years after the pandemic known as The Manfall, governments still hold and life...

Africa is a vast continent whose waters, fertile lands, minerals, and diverse wildlife nurtured humankind since ancient times until European colonization and exploitation caused immeasurable suffering and loss. To understand how Africa developed, thrived, suffered, and emerged into the rich tapestry of peoples that it is today, take a trip back to the ancient River Nile and the East African coast.