Historians have shown that, during the 1800s, beads produced in Venice were a key commodity exchanged for ivory along the ...

Tiny glass beads discovered in mountain caves about 25 miles from the shores of Lake Malawi in eastern-central Africa provide evidence that European trade in the continent’s hinterland was built on ...

Nairobi — The oldest known African bead is more than 12,000 years old and was found in the Kalahari Desert, but South African beads may be up to 75,000 years old. Almost equally old beads are found in ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Beads have served as a medium of ...

"This thesis takes a bead's eye view of eastern Africa and Indian Ocean trade, focusing particularly on the trade and trade networks that connected southern Africa to the rest of the world. It also ...

African Union leaders celebrate the depositing of the instrument of ratification for a member country. Dignitaries from across the African continent, including public officials, diplomats, business ...

The significance of trade in Africa is undeniable due to its role in fostering sustainable economic development and integration. Additionally, trade strengthens the overall economic prospects of the ...