Forget quinoa. Meet fonio, an ancient "miracle grain" native to Senegal that's versatile, nutritious and gluten-free. In this passionate talk, chef Pierre Thiam shares his obsession with the hardy crop and explains why he believes that...

Today we’re going to talk about borders. Borders can bring people together, evoke passion and war, divide, conquer, and solidify power. We’re going to focus on the tyranny of the map which is what happens when those in power draw...

On the edge of the vast Sahara desert, citizens snuck out of the city of Timbuktu and took to the wilderness. They buried chests in the desert sand, hid them in caves, and sealed them in secret rooms. Inside these chests was a treasure...

Mansa Musa, the 14th century African king of the Mali Empire, is said to have amassed a fortune that possibly made him one of the wealthiest people who ever lived. Jessica Smith tells the story of how Mansa Musa literally put his empire...

In the vast sweep of history, even an empire can be forgotten. In this wide-ranging talk, Gus Casely-Hayford shares origin stories of Africa that are too often unwritten, lost, unshared. Travel to Great Zimbabwe, the ancient city whose...

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In which John discusses some of the maps he uses to try to understand the big stories of contemporary human life on Earth.

Embark on the adventurous journey to The Old Forge in Knoydart, Scotland, Britain's most remote pub, accessible only by boat.

Join King Kurus, the Black History Buff, on a soothing stroll through the captivating life of Rita Marley. Discover how this reggae icon's dreadlocks saved her life, her influence on music, and her powerful activism.

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Embark on the adventurous journey to The Old Forge in Knoydart, Scotland, Britain's most remote pub, accessible only by boat.<br/>

In this video, UNICEF introduces the UNI Ject Vaccine, a new device designed to combat tetanus in Mali. The vaccine is easy to administer and can withstand high temperatures, making it suitable for areas with limited refrigeration....

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Abdul Rahman Ibrahima Sori, a Fula prince and former slave, was determined to free his family. His extraordinary story and character caught America's attention at a complicated time in American history.

Sing the ABC using countries from around the world that start with almost all of the 26 letters of the alphabet -- can you name other countries that start with each of the letters besides the ones in the video?

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Has racist thinking discouraged us from looking at how sophisticated West African empires were before the Europeans arrived? How did trade mesh with a rise in inequality between Africa and the Europeans? West Africa Before the Europeans,...

French special forces tracked down and killed the ISIS terrorist who masterminded the 2017 ambush in Niger that killed four American Green Berets.

Historian Tony Warner brings to light African and Caribbean influences on Britain, in this KS3 black history lesson starter on gold and Britain's financial history. Historian Tony Warner shows how you can discover where to find Black...

Islamic State has been largely driven out of its territory in the Middle East. But the terrorist organisation's ideology lives on and is taking root in Africa where jihadist violence has increased by 300% since 2010.

This series explores the many kingdoms of pre-colonial sub-saharan Africa.