In the early 18th century, Kings of Dahomey (known today as Benin) became big players in the slave trade ... lives in Ghana. "In our curriculum, we teach a little part of the history of our ...

Ancient Ghana derived power and wealth from gold and the introduction of the camel during the Trans-Saharan trade increased the quantity of goods that were transported. Majority of the knowledge ...

Salaga, in northern Ghana, was the site of a major slave ... and one man's search for his family history The Atlantic slave trade was shaped and driven by commercial forces of profit and new ...

Medieval Ghana (4th - 13th Century): The Republic of ... In 1482, the Portuguese built a castle in Elmina. Their aim was to trade in gold, ivory and slaves. In 1481 King John II of Portugal ...

The African nation is rising as a destination sought by African American travelers and has been accelerated by the country's ...

On January 1, 1808 the first great goal of the anti-slavery effort in the United States was achieved: Congress banned international slave trade. Despite the passing of the bill the lucrative trade ...