[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]Explore the continent's rich history in this interactive timeline from the Smithsonian Natural History Web. Begin with the origins of mankind and end with the current challenges the continent faces.
[ Kids/Teens ]Site created for middle school students spans the period from Henry the Navigator to Nelson Mandela. Includes facts in brief as well as a more detailed look at some of the major people and events of the era.
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]Official government site provides a short history of this country from the arrival of western missionaries in the early 19th century, through the years of British domination, to its current independent state.
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]Tells the story of the continent from an African perspective. Includes rich illustrations and sound recordings. Produced by the BBC World Service.
