Some of Africa’s Most Powerful Kings, Queens, Warriors and Legends

Africa is a region with a long and glorious history, with hundreds of distinct cultures and traditions. From the Egyptians to the Zulus each culture has produced some of the greatest warriors and most powerful leaders in the world.

From discerning tradesmen to distinguished scholars – here are just a few of the fascinating figures from African history of legendary African rulers. 

Evidence of Fur and Leather Clothing, Among World’s Oldest, Found in Moroccan Cave

Fur is a controversial fashion statement these days. But stepping out in a wildcat cape or jackal wrap was de rigueur for Pleistocene humans, according to the recent discovery of a 120,000-year-old leather and fur production site that contains some of the oldest archaeological evidence for human clothing.