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The Akwaete & The British: The British abruptly left this Nigerian region in 1902. Why?
In 1891, the British made contact with the Akwaete people, only to mysteriously leave the area in 1902. Why?
Dana Rovang
Jan 88 min read
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The Globalization of Shea Butter
Read the history of how this seed native to Western Africa has taken over the beauty world.
Dana Rovang
May 8, 20246 min read
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Ancient Gems: A Historical Survey of African Beauty Techniques
The history of many African beauty products.
Dana Rovang
Feb 13, 20246 min read
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The "weird" law against killing camels in Arizona
Dana Rovang It is a true fact that there was once a law in Arizona making killing a camel a crime. But, what if you didn’t know what a...
Dana Rovang
May 5, 20228 min read
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Phillis Wheatley: A Black and enslaved poet who helped shape Revolutionary America
Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784), was a Black and enslaved poet who lived in the American Colonies during the Revolutionary War. Through her...
Dana Rovang
Feb 3, 20228 min read
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SABA SABA
Saba Saba (Seven Seven in Swahili) refers to the date of July 7, and it is a meaningful date in many parts of Africa. In Tanzania, the...
Julienne Landsdown
Nov 19, 20212 min read
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RENATO LEVI
THE JEWISH DOUBLE-AGENT WAS ONE OF THE ALLIES' BEST KEPT SECRETS IN WWII Renato Levi (aka CHEESE, MR. ROSE, LAMBERT, EMILE, or ROBERTO)...
Dana Rovang
Jul 15, 20158 min read
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The Illusionists of El Alamein
DECEIVING ROMMEL'S AFRIKA KORPS “All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using...
Dana Rovang
Jul 8, 201510 min read
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