Across Africa, from the north of the Sahara to the West African coast sit many relics of the continent's early interactions with Europe. In Ghana, two of the country's most famous spectacles, Elmina ...

ROCKFORD -- The Elmina Castle is located on the western coast of Ghana. It's a place with so much scenic beauty, but a dark history of enslavement. 13 WREX's Brittany Hardaway traveled to Africa and ...

Some local tourists have called for renewed interest and deeper engagement by Ghanaians with the Elmina Castle and surrounding heritage sites, saying such efforts would strengthen national history, ...

AFA copy 39088020045514 Purchased from the Warren M. Robbins Library Endowment. This is a brief introduction to the history of Elmina, its castle, the people, and their traditions. It outlines the ...

It is officially called the Republic of Ghana. Ghana was once called the "Gold Coast of Africa" because of its extensive gold reserves. Ghana is the second-most populous country in West Africa with ...

By Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo Elmina (C/R), Jan. 07, GNA – Just a few steps from the main entrance of the Elmina Castle, Mr Andrews Arkorful lays his paintings neatly on the grass, using the open seaside ...

A GNA Feature by Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo Tema, Jan. 13, GNA- The first assault on the senses comes before a word is spoken. A damp, nauseating stench rises from the bowels of Elmina Castle, clinging ...

Today, we woke up bright and early to head to Cape Coast. This central region of Ghana is full of rich history and incredible attractions. Our faculty leaders notified us today would be an emotion- ...

Ghana, known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning landscapes, offers a variety of captivating tourist sites that attract visitors from around the world. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park: ...

Extracted from: Public archaeology (London) 3 (4) 2004, pages 195-204. Illustrations. Explores the contradictory positions of African Americans and Ghanaians vis-a-vis the restoration of Elmina Castle ...