Sites examining the history, culture, government and people of the countries that make up the continent of Africa. Social and political struggles, the evolution of religion and governmental structure, and the influences of slavery on families, communities, and the countries themselves.

Site Listings

• Africa: History - The Story of Africa tells the history of the continent from an African perspective.
• African History on the Internet - An annotated guide to internet resources on Africa
• History of Africa - Allyn & Bacon / Longman Catalog - Modern Africa: A Social and Political History
• Lonely Planet World Guide | Destination - South Africa History. Although the nomadic San (also known as Bushmen) have possibly lived in Southern Africa
• Macmillan in Africa - History and Background - Macmillan has been publishing books in Africa for nearly 40 years.
• Smithsonian Natural History Web: African Voices - African Voices is an exhibit at the National Museum of Natural Historythat examines the diversity, dynamism, and global influence of Africa'speoples and cultures over time in the realms of family, work, community,and the natural environment.
• South Africa: History  - South Africa History. Early History. The San (Bushmen) are among the oldest indigenous peoples of South Africa.
• The Story of Africa| BBC World Service - examines the history of the continent from an African perspective. Includes early history, West African kingdoms, traditional religions, and slavery. From the BBC.
• World History Archives: The History of Africa - World History Archives: The History of Africa