In 1324 the emperor of Mali, Mansa Musa, began a legendary pilgrimage to Mecca that stunned the medieval world. Traveling with tens of thousands of followers and caravans of camels loaded with gold, ...

In the days that preceded March 6, 1957, when the Gold Coast shed its colonial label and stood on the brink of independence, its leaders reached back into West Africa’s deep past to settle on the name ...

Across the globe, iconic monuments and sacred sites—from Bamiyan to Palmyra—bear the scars of conflict, showing how war can erase culture, memory, and history in an instant. Here is a look at seven of ...

The ancient world holds secrets that continue to baffle archaeologists, historians, and curious minds today. From cities that vanished beneath the waves to ...

The passing of celebrated Malian flautist, composer and arranger Boncana Maïga at the age of 77 truly marks the end of an era ...

"Defying Empire" at the Haggerty Museum shows how American colonials battled with the British through images and words in artwork.

The documentary explores Rupert Murdoch’s attempts to secure his legacy while navigating rivalries between his children ...

People participate in a march held to call a halt to gender-based violence on International Women’s Day in Nairobi, Kenya, March 8, 2019. © 2019 Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via New York, USA, 13 March 2026 - ...

Military strikes across the Middle East have damaged historic buildings and heritage sites, prompting UNESCO warnings over risks to cultural architecture.

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Girls Not Brides has commended Malawi government for its strong leadership and bold commitment to ending child marriage, recognizing the country as a leading example in the ...

From Hiroshima to Bamiyan, war has left deep scars on humanity’s heritage. Here are eight heritage sites forever marked by devastating destruction.