Among the few surviving archaeological sites from the medieval Christian kingdom of Nubia--located in present day Sudan--Qasr Ibrim is unique in a number of ways. It is the only site in Lower Nubia th
Covering the Paleolithic period to the end of medieval Christianity in what is now Sudan, Lobban (anthropology and African studies, Rhode Island college) offers entries on important places, people, an
"An extremely ample survey, and yet fully mastered...Lobban neatly outlines how the regions extending beyond the first cataract of the Nile yielded contributions that proved to be fundamental for the
One of the most intriguing discoveries made by the Polish archaeological mission at old Dongola is a commemorative complex situated in the northern part of the so-called northwestern annex of the mona
Discover the rich and complex history of the peoples of Africa, and the struggles and triumphs of Black cultures and communities around the world. With profiles of key people, movements, and events, The Black History Book brings together accounts of the most significant ideas and milestones in Black history and culture. This vital and thought-provoking book presents a bold and accessible overview of the history of the African continent and its peoples - from the earliest human migrations to modern Black communities and the African diaspora. Powerful images and innovative infographics bring to life the stories of the early kingdoms of Ancient Egypt, Nubia, and Carthage; the powerful empires of the Medieval and Early Modern eras; and the struggle against European colonizers. Black history and culture beyond the African continent is also explored in detail - including the Atlantic Slave Trade; the quilombos (slave resistance camps) of Brazil; the Harlem Renaissance and Jazz Age; the "Wind
