The kingdoms of Africa

Depicts the history of the Kanem-Borno empire that began in the 9th century and flourished in the region of Lake Chad in West Africa.

Discusses the ways in which slaves from Africa influenced various aspects of life in the New World, including gold mining, cultivation of sugar and rice, herding livestock, and ironworking.

Provides information on the history and people of the Kingdom of Asante.

A historical survey of five peoples of precolonial West Africa each of which made lasting contributions to art, politics, religion, and other areas.

A brief history of the kingdom of the Yoruba people of Africa.

Depicts the history of the West African Songhay empire.

Depicts the history of the Hausa people of West Africa.

Traces the history of the African kingdom of Senegambia, looking at the art, religion, and lifestyle of the Wolof people, and discussing the effects and aftermath of the slave trade in the West Atlantic coast region.

A brief history of the kingdom of the Bini people of Africa.