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Hopes on the Horizon - http://www.pbs.org/hopes/
Chronicles the rise of democracy in six African countries during the 1990s. From PBS. |
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African Voices: History - http://www.mnh.si.edu/africanvoices/ax/fs/primary_fs.html?history+intro
Explore the continent's rich history in this interactive timeline from the Smithsonian Natural History Web. Begin with the origins of mankind and end with the current challenges the continent faces. |
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BBC World Service - The Story of Africa - http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/africa/features/storyofafrica/
An introduction to African history from an African perspective, with illustrations and sound recordings. Produced by the BBC World Service. |
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African History - http://www.mrdowling.com/609ancafr.html
Site created for middle school students spans the period from the Nok to Nelson Mandela. Includes facts in brief as well as a more detailed look at some of the major people and events of the era. |
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Africa: The Cradle of Civilization - http://library.thinkquest.org/C002739/index2.shtm
An interactive educational site that explores Africa's history from the dawn of mankind to modern day. |