Stone craftsmanship has deep roots in the Shona culture, most notably seen at Great Zimbabwe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site ...

Finding a cremated person from the Stone Age also seemed impossible because cremation is not generally practiced by African ...

After facing sustained pushback from environmental groups, Ghana revoked a 2022 law that had empowered the president to allow ...

An international research team reports the analysis of new hominin fossils from the site of Thomas Quarry I (Casablanca, ...

An ancient cremation would have been a community spectacle in a place returned to and reignited over many generations. What ...

Nature-inspired designs often incorporate elements such as leaves, flowers, or trees. African woods like mahogany or teak ...

At Lamu’s Mkomani carpentry workshop, Mohamed Juma Bakari sits on a low wooden stool, his calloused hands steady and his eyes ...

A University of Arizona researcher has escaped from the grasp of the Baga Serpent, at least for now. An appeals court in New York has dismissed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against UA ...

From wood-based panels used in construction, to charcoal for cooking food, forest products are valued and traded all around the world. The global forest products sector saw recovery in 2024 following ...

East African wood carving is a centuries-old tradition, known for its intricate designs and cultural significance. These carvings are not only artistic expressions but also functional items like ...

Most Expensive Woods: The global luxury timber market is filled with rare, exotic, and extremely valuable wood species that are used in high-end interiors, musical instruments, royal furniture, and ...

ASTORIA, Ore. — This week, we travel to where the ducks and geese are always at hand — because they are made by hand! If a region’s wealth can be measured by its wildness, Oregon is one of the richest ...