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The unique building practices of the Batammariba reflect the community's deep reverence for and connection to the earth.

This striking otherworldly landscape outside Angola's capital city is the product of millions of years of erosion.

A new landmark that fosters cultural exchange between traditions.

These natural wonders have taken millennia to form into the stunning marvels they are today.

A cultural center on the shores of Lake Malawi dedicated to preserving Karonga’s past and present, including the fossilized remains of the Malawisaurus.

Take a ride back in time with a steam locomotive trip through Eritrea’s mountainous countryside.

Over the course of its history, this tiny island has held enslaved people in transit and served as a quarantine zone. Today, it's a giant tortoise sanctuary.

Walk through history in a palace that has seen centuries of Muslim rulers.

Scrap material from around Eritrea finds a new life at this outdoor market, where upcycling is a lifestyle.

Famous in both ancient and modern times, the "mountains of the moon" are legendary for their beauty and biodiversity. But they are threatened by the changing climate.

The feminist fashion collective centering Palestinian craftsmanship and radical transparency.

This breathtaking island on Rwanda’s Lake Kivu is a haven for thousands of fruit bats.

This center in the Rwandan capital supports women’s livelihoods while educating visitors about traditional cooking, craft making, and more.

Ado Awaye Mountain and the unique lake that sits near its peak are shrouded in ancient legends.

Not your average art gallery, this massive center hosts 8,000 works from artists across Africa—and it’s free to the public.