The Conquest of Ceuta took place in 1415 and symbolizes the beginning of Portuguese overseas expansion. The objective of the Crown, driven by the bourgeoisie, was to seize the city that received the caravans of Moors that transported gold, ivory, spices and slaves. Portuguese Maritime Expansion W
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (1918-2013) was a lawyer, political activist and president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. Mandela was one of the leaders of the movement against the apartheid regime in the country and spent 27 years in prison as a result of his political struggle. Biography Nelson Ro
The North Africa , North Africa or North Africa, is made up of seven countries:Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, South Sudan and Tunisia. There is located the second largest desert in the world, the Sahara, which has approximately 9 million km2 extension. It is worth remembering that the Afri
Sub-Saharan Africa is the political-geographical term applied to describe the countries of the African continent located in the region south of the Sahara desert. It is one of the poorest regions in the world with high rates of infant mortality, illiteracy and low life expectancy. Countries Sub
Africas economy it is guided by the exploitation of natural resources, such as oil, gas and ores such as gold and diamonds. The continent, however, is the poorest in the world, a result of colonial and neo-colonialist exploitation. Agriculture, tourism, the processing industry and services are sti
The Hunger in Africa reaches at least 236 million people, according to data from FAO (the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations). Africa is the continent with the highest number of people affected by hunger. Causes In Africa, the lack of food results from several factors such as
The Africa It is the 3rd continent in territorial extension, with 30 million km², occupying 20.3% of the Earths total area. Despite concentrating countless natural resources, the African continent is one of the poorest in the world. Africa is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on its western coast an
The Sharing Africa is the name by which the division of the African continent was known during the 19th century and which ended with the Berlin Conference (1884-1885). With the economic growth of England, France, the Kingdom of Italy and the German Empire, these countries wanted to advance into Afr
The Berlin Conference , proposed by the German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), was a meeting between countries to divide the African continent. The imperialist nations of the 19th century were present:United States, Russia, Great Britain, Denmark, Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Holland
Egyptian Art was born more than 3000 years BC. and islinked to religiosity , since most of its statues, paintings, monuments and architectural works are manifested in religious themes. Thus, the interior of the temples, as well as the pieces or spaces related to the cult of the dead, were artistica
The African dances they integrate the extensive culture of the African continent and represent one of the many ways of cultural communication. This type of manifestation is of extreme importance to its people, constituting an essential part of life. It is a way to always be connected with their an
African culture must always be observed in the plural, given its millenary existence and its vast diversity. Remember that Africa is not a country. Archeology points to Africa as the longest inhabited territory on the planet. This has resulted in a profusion of languages with more than a thousand
For 37 years he did not leave the tiny platform 18 meters above the ground. Here he ate what he got from people, he slept here, prayed and gave sermons. His only protection against cold, rain, snow, scorching sun and wind was a cape with a hood. In the 5th century, Szymon Słupnik contemplated and gl
A few days ago, Israeli portals reported a spectacular discovery. It is about ... a plate measuring 2 by 2 cm. Why is she so special? Dr. Scott Stripling, who leads the international team of researchers, presented the details at a press conference in Houston. Its about a sign that was found on to
The Knights of the Temple in novels, series, movies and video games are usually portrayed as power and wealth-hungry black characters. And what the truth looked like, you can find out by reading the book by Dan Jones, The Templars. The Rise and Fall of the Order of Holy Warriors ”, which is a prize
Formal protests. Mass demonstrations. Attacks. Publishing images of Muhammad, especially caricatured images, almost always provokes violent reactions from Muslims around the world. Why? Does religion really prohibit the followers of Islam from creating images of the Prophet? In September 2005, t
The natives were shot for fun, their hands were cut off, they were boiled alive. For years, no one believed that the famous story Heart of Darkness was based on facts. And the colonial reality was even more brutal. However, there were people who took up the fight against cruelty. Joseph Conrad be
Desert Fox wrote about them in his journals. Conditions determined by most soldiers as hell were their everyday life. In order to reach their destination, they only needed a solar compass, a stopwatch and maps of pre-war travelers. They replaced the damaged oil pan with a can of canned food, and in
He was perhaps the longest reigning and most prominent pharaoh. He created the power of Egypt. Ramses II the Great died three thousand years ago, but his fame continues today. He had about 100 sons and over 50 daughters, was the longest-reigning pharaoh of Egypt, and by building one of the most un
Some say his fortune today would be around $ 450 billion, others say there are no numbers to describe Mansa Musas wealth. Who was the richest man in history, outclassing todays multi-millionaires? Mansa Musa was born in 1280 into the royal family. Before him, Mali was ruled by Musas older brother,
Egypt has been, throughout its history, a target of different processes of unification and invasion. Contrary to what we usually study, these invasions took place during other moments before the domination of the Romans in the 1st century or the European nations in the 19th century. Thus, the crises
The Africa It is the 3rd continent in territorial extension, with 30 million km², occupying 20.3% of the Earths total area. Despite concentrating countless natural resources, the African continent is one of the poorest in the world. Africa is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on its western coast an
FROM THE VIITH TO THE XTH DYNASTY: The slow decline of centralized administration during the Old Kingdom, combined with severe droughts between 2200 and 2150 BC. J.-C. causes the entry of the country in a period of 140 years dominated by famine and the Civil War . Egypt is poorly defended and enter
By Rainer Sousa Of all the wonders of antiquity, the Great Pyramid of Giza, located in Egypt, is the only one that can still be seen by tourists today. As proof of the veneration that the Egyptians had for the pharaoh, this monument questions many of the prejudices that usually link the Ancient Worl