In new book 'The Jew Who Would Be King,' historian Adam Rovner tells the story of Nathaniel Isaacs, who survived a shipwreck ...

A traditional African diet rich in vegetables, fibre, and fermented foods can reverse inflammation and protect against chronic diseases in just two weeks, while Western diets exacerbate these ...

At the heart of many African cultures lies the philosophy of Ubuntu, a term that translates roughly to "I am because we are." It emphasizes interconnectedness and mutual respect, where the welfare of ...

These discoveries suggest that humans were able to live in rainforest before they left Africa, the home of our species. Until now, though, the oldest firm evidence for people living in African ...

Countries long associated with emigration, such as Mexico and the Philippines, are now rich enough to have passed their ...

In “A Training School for Elephants,” Sophy Roberts revisits an especially bizarre episode from the exploitation of Africa.

The Himba tribe of Namibia maintains unique customs. Bathing is largely forbidden, except for women at their wedding. They ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, ...

The Himba tribe has a population of approximately 50,000, with most members dedicating their time to agricultural activities.