africa New evidence of African writing system that pre-dates European colonialists Thom Dunn

black history The African princess that championed Pan-Africanism Devin Nealy

africa How do modern billionaires stack up against African kings? Devin Nealy

Culture South African audience celebrates 'Black Panther' Rusty Blazenhoff

Mysterious giant geological eye staring into space from Earth David Pescovitz

mississippi Come for the pickles, stay for the agricultural history lesson Jennifer Sandlin

racism Racist royal aide quits after remarks to Black Buckingham Palace visitor Rob Beschizza

unique trees Check out all of these fascinating trees! Jennifer Sandlin

History Antarctic explorer Shackleton's ship Endurance found: "the finest wooden shipwreck I have ever seen" Rob Beschizza

movies On Raiders of the Lost Ark's 40th anniversary, archaeologists dispel the movie's myths about their field David Pescovitz

military Nazi bunker in Germany to become "design and lifestyle" hotel David Pescovitz

tabloids Prince Harry's paternity nightmare and the Royal Family changed forever, in this week's dubious tabloids Peter Sheridan

racism Racist DJ fired Rob Beschizza

Disney Petition for Disney to give up "hakuna matata" trademark David Pescovitz

music Reggae is now on UNESCO's list of protected cultural heritage David Pescovitz

law The issue of sex doll use is blowing up in Zambia Séamus Bellamy

Ryan Coogler Black Panther director Ryan Coogler pens a touching thank you to fans Caroline Siede

church Church built by former slaves, attended by Harriet Tubman in dire need of repairs Jason Weisberger

law Candid Republican operators admit that voter ID laws are about disenfranchisement Cory Doctorow