Ancient Africa

The Ancient Egyptians are famous for their pyramids and mummies, but how do these ancient items impact your life today? From hieroglyphs evolving into emojis and kohl around the eyes evolving into eyeliner and mascara, the inventions and discoveries of Ancient Egypt offer us endless reasons to appreciate history.

Step back in time with the History Encyclopedia: Ancient History, an exciting journey through the earliest chapters of human civilization! Perfect for curious kids and young adults, this audiobook explores the fascinating origins of humanity - from the very first humans to the rise of powerful ancient civilizations. Discover what history is, meet the people of the prehistoric age, and uncover the amazing art they created.

Brought to you by Penguin. Everyone is originally from Africa, and this book is therefore for everyone. For too long, Africa's history has been neglected. Dominated by western narratives of slavery and colonialism, its past has been fragmented, overlooked and denied its rightful place in our...

Meet extraordinary black heroes throughout history—biographies for kids ages 8 to 12. You’re invited to meet ancient Egyptian rulers, brilliant scientists, legendary musicians, and civil rights activists—all in the same book! Black Heroes introduces you to 51 black leaders and role models from both history and modern times. This black history book for kids features inspirational biographies of trailblazers from the United States, Egypt, Britain, and more.

In just over a hundred years - from the death of Muhammad in 632 to the beginning of the Abbasid Caliphate in 750 - the followers of the Prophet swept across the whole of the Middle East, North Africa, and Spain. Their armies threatened states as far flung as the Franks in Western Europe and the Tang Empire in China. The conquered territory was larger than the Roman Empire at its greatest expansion, and it was claimed for the Arabs in roughly half the time.

Experience a gripping historical epic of colonization, apartheid, and the ultimate struggle for African democracy. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this immersive narrative transports you from the cradle of human origins to the frontiers of a deeply divided land. Feel the intense...

Uncover the mysteries of an ancient African civilization and its terracotta masterpieces in this captivating history. Perfect for an educational commute, this narrative transports you to central Nigeria over two thousand years ago. Experience the awe-inspiring thrill of archaeological...

Uncover the clash of empires in this sweeping history of ancient civilizations and modern revolutions. Perfect for your daily commute or focused learning, this immersive narrative transforms dry dates into a dramatic saga of survival. Discover how the Mediterranean, African, and Middle Eastern...

Uncover the forgotten ancient African history of a lost superpower that commanded global trade and rivaled mighty Rome. Perfect for an educational morning commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to the highlands of modern-day Ethiopia and Eritrea. Explore a cosmopolitan...

Uncover the epic political history of Africa's most populous nation, from ancient kingdoms to a hard-won independence. Perfect for an educational commute, this thought-provoking narrative transports you to the vibrant banks of the Niger River, where diverse societies forged complex trade routes...

Witness the epic rise and fall of empires in this sweeping African history of survival, conquest, and decolonization. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive narrative transforms complex political struggles into a gripping auditory journey. Experience the intense clash of civilizations...

Blending history, science, and culture, a stunning and highly engaging evolutionary story exploring how walking on two legs allowed humans to become the planet’s dominant species. Humans are the only mammals to walk on two, rather than four legs—a locomotion known as bipedalism. We strive to...

Global bestselling author of River God and The New Kingdom, Wilbur Smith, returns with the next epic book in his brand-new Ancient Egyptian series. A RUTHLESS ENEMY. A CIVILISATION IN RUINS. A QUEST FOR SALVATION. For over fifty years Egypt has known nothing but war and devastation at the hands...

Immerse yourself in the intricate story of Africa and discover Africa's true place in world history. Spanning more than 200,000 years, from the emergence of the first humans to the rise of megacities, Africa explores the history and cultures of the world's second-largest continent in vivid...

Discover how Roman propaganda erased a thriving maritime empire in this epic dive into ancient Mediterranean history. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive narrative resurrects the Phoenician metropolis that once fought for global dominance. Experience the vibrant trade, complex...

Unearth a lost archaeological world where the arid Sahara was once a lush ecosystem pulsing with ancient human life. Perfect for a thoughtful commute or an immersive evening listen, this awe-inspiring historical journey shatters everything you thought you knew about Earth's most famous landscape...

Journey through epic African history as the indigenous Imazighen outlast ancient empires to conquer the Sahara Desert. Perfect for your daily commute, this captivating historical deep dive elevates the margins of antiquity into a breathtaking center stage of endurance, diplomacy, and warfare...

Step into ancient history and witness the epic military clash that destroyed a legendary maritime empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive journey transports you to the bustling ports of North Africa and the bloody battlefields of the Punic Wars. Transform your focused learning...

Journey through the sweeping epic of West African history, where legendary rulers and trans-Saharan trade built empires. Transform your daily commute into an immersive exploration of the Sahel, navigating the geographic crossroads where the vast Sahara meets lush savannas. Perfect for an...

Uncover how a medieval African superpower dominated the global gold trade and shaped the destiny of the western Sahel. Perfect for a daily commute or a focused afternoon of learning, this immersive historical deep dive transports listeners straight to the bustling commercial crossroads of early...