National Library of the Netherlands

12 Nov

In 1874 A.D. , Whydah Traded with the Barbary Coast and Moors

Black History In The Bible0 CommentsCommentaries, Historical References1800s, 1874, Africa, National Library of the Netherlands, West Africa, Whydah

Source: Ocean Highways The Geographical Review Volume 1 (National Library of the Netherlands) 1874 A.D. Note: Page 456 of the source Note: Page 456 of the source. This source is important because it helps to paint a picture that Ashanti were an extremely active people. They were not just operating in West Africa, but they also had ties in the northern regions of Africa which were at times known as the Barbary Coast. This post should help individuals maintain the idea that it is entirely possible for a group of people to move from the northern regions of Africa to…

10 Nov

In a Work Published in 1729 A.D. , it was Observed that Jealousy Offerings were Performed on the Gold Coast of Guinea

Truth Ministries0 CommentsCommentaries, Historical References1600s, 1699, 1700s, 1729, National Library of the Netherlands, Negroland, Numbers 5:14-30, Old Testament

Source: A Collection of Voyages: A supplement to the voyage round the world ; Two voyages to Campeachy ; A discourse of tradewinds 1699, by William Dampier (National Library of the Netherlands) 1729 A.D. Note: Page 83 of the source. Note: Page 83 of the source. The specific set of Scriptures are Numbers 5:14-30. This source reveals yet another old testament tradition that was observed in Negroland.

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