History of Africa
Africa is considered by most to be the area where human life started on earth. So the history of Africa rightly has to be considered the oldest history in the world. One of the earliest civilizations that we have knowledge of was that of ancient Egypt, which was in Africa. From the work of archeologists and research scientists we have been … Keep Reading → able to learn a great deal about the people and the culture of this early civilized society. From the time of ancient Egypt, the presence of the Nile, which is the longest river in the world, has played a role in the formation and growth of the areas that surround the river. In the nineteenth century, the colonization of many African nations resulted in countries losing much of their identities. This lasted until well after World War II when the countries were able to gain back their independence. There has been much political turmoil and poverty in the years since; with many African countries still trying to figure out how to survive on their own.
