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Interesting recipe for ancient Egyptian cocktail revealed – it contained breast milk, other bodily fluids
A new study has revealed that ancient Egyptians consumed an alcoholic cocktail made with psychedelic drugs and bodily fluids. Researchers analyzed chemical traces inside a 2,200-year-old ceramic drinking mug found in Egypt. The palm-sized mug features the head of the deity Bes, believed to protect women and children, especially during labor. The researchers discovered that…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces criticism over newly signed Safe Hotels Act
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is under fire from hospitality industry leaders after enacting...
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Trick Daddy reiterates he’s not African American despite backlash
Veteran Miami rapper Trick Daddy reiterated he does not identify as African American after...
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Granite Art captivates tourists and locals at Laongo Symposium in Burkina Faso
Seventeen sculptors from nine African and European nations have gathered in the village of...
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The importance of language preservation in African Cultures
Africa is a continent of unparalleled linguistic diversity, home to more than 2,000 languages that embody its rich cultural and historical landscape. Each African language represents not only a means of...
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Exploring Africa’s culinary diversity: from Jollof Rice to Injera
Africa’s culinary heritage is as vast and varied as the continent itself, offering a diverse mix of flavors, textures, and traditions shaped by centuries of trade, migration, and cultural exchange....
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Africa’s fashion Diaspora unites Black designers worldwide
Africa’s Fashion Diaspora is a revolutionary exhibition that delves into the global impact of fashion within the Black diaspora. This exhibition is the first of its kind, presenting fashion as a...
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This viral Trinidadian hairstylist is helping mothers regain confidence with revamped looks
Trinidadian hairstylist Anthony Klaxton has gone viral for transforming the looks of mothers and women around the world in intriguing fashion. Klaxton’s work, which heavily focuses on restyling and...
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Nigeria residents celebrate after fearsome hippo is killed following fisherman’s death
Residents of Yauri, a town in northwestern Nigeria, are celebrating after a rare and feared hippopotamus, along with its calf, was killed by local farmers and fishermen following a lengthy hunt. The hunt,...
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Bridging cultures and igniting change: Africa-America Institute (AAI) celebrates 40th anniversary with a nod to the future
The Africa-America Institute (AAI) celebrated a monumental milestone with its 40th Annual Awards Gala, a night filled with powerful leaders, dignitaries, diplomats, and cultural icons. Held in midtown...
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We now know the face of 3,500-year-old Amenhotep I thanks to scientists who reconstructed his image
Graphics experts have brought the ancient past to life by recreating the face of Amenhotep I, the pharaoh who founded the Valley of the Kings and reshaped Egyptian history. Amenhotep I, the second ruler...
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Amy Sherald set to become first black contemporary artist to hold solo exhibition at national portrait gallery
Amy Sherald is set to make history as the first Black contemporary artist to hold a solo exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. Known for her renowned and iconic portrait of Michelle...
