The graves of ‘woman warriors’ are changing what we know about ancient gender roles
Recent scientific reevaluations of remains have historians rethinking the prevalence of women fighters throughout history.
Greek Reporter12 天
Phillis Wheatley: The First African-American Poet Knew Ancient Greek
Phillis Wheatley came to America on a slave ship, but soon became its first African-American poet with knowledge of Latin ans ...
Vivid Hues | Celebrating Black hair
The CROWN takes a look at the origins of African American hairstyles, its beauty, resilience and cultural significance.
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5 unique African hairstyles shaping global fashion trends today
In ancient African societies, the hairstyle was a significant ... Bantu knots were originally worn by women to keep their hair protected from the elements and to prevent tangling.
Greek Reporter10 天
The Hidden Role of Women in Agriculture in Ancient Greece and Rome
Women in Ancient Greece and Rome worked in agriculture and not only in domestic chores. Photo of Attic cosmetics box depicting women producing wool. Credit: Caenciliusinhorto CC BY-SA 4.0 Most ...
Greek police arrest foreign woman for selling ancient artifacts online
A foreign national was arrested in Athens on Thursday morning, for allegedly orchestrating online auctions to sell ancient ...
Public Radio International9 天
The story of one woman’s fight to gain African independence from colonial rule
Eve Blouin, daughter of African independence activist Andrée Blouin, speaks to The World’s Host Marco Werman about a new ...
7,000-Year-Old Arrow Poison Found in South Africa, Shows Ancient Hunting Skills
A 7,000-year-old femur bone belonging to an antelope, discovered in a South African cave, has revealed the earliest confirmed use of a multi-component arrow poison. Three modified bone arrowheads were ...
Associated Press8 天
Pug life: A South African woman has rescued more than 2,500 of the lovable ‘clowns of the ...
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Cheryl Gaw plays with some of the 2,500 pugs she has rescued in South Africa at her home in Johannesburg ...