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Eratosthenes: African and First Man To Measure The Circumference of Earth

More than 2000 years ago, a time when not even a calculator existed, let alone other technical devices that facilitate the research process, Eratosthenes calculated the spherical size of the Earth. He calculated it with considerable accuracy, obviously without the use of modern equipment but only by comparing the position of the Sun’s rays in …

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Africans on the Antonine Wall (2nd century AD)

If you take a walk around Scotland observing its numerous monuments that include remains of forts, towers and roads, you will find that most –if not all- the surviving monuments are military in nature. This is because at some time, Scotland’s location was on the northwest frontier of the enormous Roman Empire. One of the …

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Juan Valiente: From Slave to Spanish Conquistador, Captain and Encomienda-holder

Juan Valiente, was born in Northwest Africa, became a slave, was sold to Hernan Cortes’ cousin, was talented, became a Captain and Encomienda holder.

Juan Garrido: African Spaniard & Conquistador of the New World

There is a painting from the 16th century that depicts Juan Garrido holding a pike and standing next to the Spanish conquistador, Hernan Cortes. Many have mistaken Garrido in this painting as a slave along with other paintings from the same era. This is because in Portugal at this time, a time were almost all …

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ABC Merriman Labor: BARRISTER, AN AFRICAN IN IMPERIAL LONDON(1877-1919)

A.B.C. Merriman Labor (1877-1919), Lincoln’s Inn Barrister, Edwardian, an African living in 19th century London, wrote “Briton Through Negro Spectacles”.

Jean Baptiste Point du Sable: the founder of the Cosmopolitan City of Chicago

Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, born to an African mother and a French father in 1745, founded Chicago, known for Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.

Phillis Wheatley: at 20 years old, became the first African American published author in 1773 AD

Phillis Wheatley[1] is one of the most iconic examples of growth over achievement and empowerment. Despite going through devastating situations and falling prey to the cruelties of her historical era, she had the opportunity to get an informal education, and go down as one of the West’s earliest female writers. To gain a sense …

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Jacques Francis: From A Skilled Guinean Diver To The First African Witness In an English Court

From the numerous stories told about the sixteenth-century monarchs that were delivered to us through novels, films, dramas and even sometimes through formal education, we have come to know every detail about their personal lives, from what they wore to what they ate. The Tudors (1485-1603) has gathered a cult that has seen no match …

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Wangari Maathai: A Professor, An Environmentalist and An Inspiration

Imagine seeing vividly lush forests and fields of green being brought down for the sake of erecting buildings that would take the money from the community’s pockets and put it into the investors and businessmen’s bulking wallets. That would make you feel outrageous wouldn’t it? That’s not the real question though, the question is; will …

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Elections in 9th Century BCE Africa: Carthage, Prior to Athenian Democracy

Annual Elected Heads of state: Carthage (814 BC–146 BC) The Ancient Republic of Carthage which survived from 814 till about 146 BC was founded by sailors and settlers from Phoenicia (a Civilisation that existed from 2500 BC to 539BC). Phoenicians may not have viewed themselves as a nation, but the label is the term we …

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Eratosthenes: African and First Man To Measure The Circumference of Earth

Africans on the Antonine Wall (2nd century AD)

Juan Valiente: From Slave to Spanish Conquistador, Captain and Encomienda-holder

Juan Garrido: African Spaniard & Conquistador of the New World

Jean Baptiste Point du Sable: the founder of the Cosmopolitan City of Chicago

Phillis Wheatley: at 20 years old, became the first African American published author in 1773 AD

Jacques Francis: From A Skilled Guinean Diver To The First African Witness In an English Court

Wangari Maathai: A Professor, An Environmentalist and An Inspiration

Elections in 9th Century BCE Africa: Carthage, Prior to Athenian Democracy

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