Anthropology
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The intellectual dishonesty of the Abusir-el-melek study’s
A recent study by the German Research Foundation suggests that ancient Egyptians shared more ancestry with…
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The four nations of men and the myth of race in the ancient world
The drawing of the four “races” from Seti I’s tomb is a 19th-century European fabrication, misrepresenting…
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Reconstructing Narmer
The reconstruction of Pharaoh Narmer was based on the Narmer Palette and a miniature bust, emphasizing…
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Evaluating Ancient DNA Interpretation in Africa
Evaluating Population Genetics and Ancient DNA Interpretation in Africa: Addressing Methodological Bias and Eurocentric Historical Narratives…
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Reconstructing Senwosret III
The reconstruction of Pharaoh Senusret III utilized extensive artefactual analysis from the Middle Kingdom, particularly an…
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Reconstructing Nefertiti
The reconstruction of Nefertiti’s likeness involved a meticulous examination of various artifacts, prioritizing those with historical…
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Reconstructing Khafre
The reconstruction of Pharaoh Khafre utilized multiple statues, revealing discrepancies in facial features. Restoration efforts highlighted…
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Reconstructing Menkaure
The reconstruction of Pharaoh Menkaure emphasizes his distinct African features, drawn from detailed artifacts. Various restoration…
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Did skin cancer create black people?
Introduction A controversial theory has emerged from the Institute of Cancer Research in London, suggesting that…
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Reassessing the Appearance and Identity of Louis XIV and Challenging Conventional Historical Narratives
The content explores the controversial appearance and lineage of King Louis XIV, particularly regarding his alleged…
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The Cultural and Ethnological Significance of African Headrests: A Link to Hierarchical Identity and Ancestral Heritage
African headrests are significant cultural artifacts symbolizing identity, hierarchy, and tradition across various ethnicities. Carved primarily…
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Timbuktu: West Africa’s historical literacy legacy
Timbuktu, a center of learning during the Mali and Songhai Empires, produced around 500,000 manuscripts, vastly…
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Pharaoh Khafre’s famous statue (and it’s new nose)
Pharaoh Khafre’s sculpture, known as Khafre enthroned, features an unusual alteration: his nose is carved from…
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Reassessing the Facial Reconstruction of Amenhotep III: An Analysis of Methodological and Anthropological Flaws
A forensic facial reconstruction of Amenhotep III by Cicero Moraes and Michael Habicht has caused controversy…
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The African signature hidden in Hieroglyphs
The hieroglyph for “face” in the Medu Neter reflects not just language but Egyptian culture and…
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Ancient Egyptian Crowns are expressions of Afro textured hair
The ancient crowns of Kemet were not traditional metallic adornments but fabric or beaded wraps reflecting…
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Is Morris Dancing a reflection of Black European Heritage?
Morris dancing, a traditional English folk art, historically involved blackface, provoking modern controversy. While often seen…
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The Oldest Dance in the World?
The article explores the enduring cultural significance of Africa’s Ankole cattle, particularly through the ancient dances…