Step into the Meroë pyramids with Google
When you think of pyramids does your mind wander to the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt or the Mayan Temples of Guatemala? Great civilizations built each of these pyramids and…
A brief history of vaccination
Since at least the 1400s, people have looked for ways to protect themselves against infectious diseases. From the practice of “variolation” in the 15th century to today’s mRNA vaccines, immunization…
Preserving cultural heritage worldwide
This article was also published on the U.S. Department of State website.Have you ever wanted to explore a cultural heritage site in another country, but didn’t know where to start?…
Bringing the science of climate data to life through art
Some of the most dramatic climate-fueled changes on our planet are happening in places most of us have no way of visiting. And while data and charts are important, nothing…
Celebrating frontline photojournalist Mohamed Amin
Every October, Kenya celebrates Mashujaa Day or National Heroes Day, when we honor people who have made great contributions to our nation and the world. A true son of Africa…
Manga Out of the Box: the story of a Japanese art form
With its gripping storylines and vivid illustrations, manga is one of Japan’s most beloved art forms. From Doraemon the cat-shaped robot to Astro Boy the android, it has left us…
Explore Bob Marley’s most extensive archive ever
My father, Bob Marley, is one of the most known people in the world. I mean, some people feel as if they know him personally, that's how much history is…
Meet Mali – home of manuscripts, music and magic
Timbuktu is a city fabled to exist at the edge of the world, where the southern stretches of the Sahara desert end and a world of rich scholarly tradition, architectural…
The trials and triumphs of the Timbuktu manuscripts
The ancient manuscripts of Timbuktu — some 400,000 pages of text detailing everything from the Koran to mathematics to astronomy and astrology — are more than important historical documents. Central…
Exploring Afrofuturism on Google Arts & Culture
An image of a winged – half-silver, half-gold – figure lifts their hands up in the air. The figure’s torso sits on top of a municipal building and marble block.AstroSankofa…