Africa is the world’s second-largest continent and home to a multitude of peoples. It has also been the birthplace of some of history’s most interesting civilizations. Here are a few examples.

For decades, the most prominent homes for African art were within museums in Europe. That has changed, especially with the December opening of Senegal’s Museum of Black Civilizations ...

Lenny Kravitz, the iconic musician whose electrifying blend of rock, soul, and funk has captivated audiences for decades, has ...