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Hundreds of thousands of years before cities, civilizations or even modern humans existed, a chain of powerful volcanoes repeatedly transformed one of the most important landscapes in human history. The East African Rift Valley, often described as the birthplace of humanity, experienced a series of enormous eruptions during a period when some of our earliest…

African prints are undergoing a major revolution. For a long time, traditional fabrics like Ankara, Kente, and Kitenge were reserved for formal family gatherings, weddings, or Sunday church services. Today, the narrative is shifting. Local and global designers are breathing fresh life into these historic textiles. They are blending heritage with contemporary style. The result…