Comments on: Black Africans of Ancient Mediterranean: Part 2 (Up in the Air) - by Dr. Anu Mauro

By: Tom Miller

Tom Miller — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 18:30:55 +0000

This is interesting because it shows that media effects how information is passed on over time. Since the Egyptians have written records of these events, we have a direct source. However, over time the media and history has been controlled by Europeans and they have the power to include or omit any information they want to.

By: Aubrey Johnston

Aubrey Johnston — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:05:19 +0000

It is vital to keep records of history. Generation after generation have passed down stories as well as these legends and myths. I think it’s interesting to hear different variations of these stories but it’s vital to be informed.

By: Husniya Smith

Husniya Smith — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:02:09 +0000

It just goes to show you how that racism has been around for a very long time. It seems that Africans have consistently been ignored and taken out of history.

By: Keith Gotcliffe

Keith Gotcliffe — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:42:40 +0000

Again, the author’s theory on Helen of Troy is just that, a theory. Also, I think he is overestimating the importance of this anecdote. “It is a legend that lies at the very core of what is commonly called Western Civilization and Culture.” I don’t think so.

By: Yaa Anokye

Yaa Anokye — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:03:56 +0000

I find it very interesting how some historical information can be transformed into something that can be considered as a totally different situation. A myth as long told as the the story of the Trojan War is a prime example. I feel that there was a lot of historical content that somehow lost its way as time passed.

By: Stacy Antwi

Stacy Antwi — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 07:05:31 +0000

I think that as myths get passed down, information tend to get lost most of the time. It was really interesting to read the actual story of Troy, because I’ve heard similar versions but not exactly like this.

By: Yohansa Fernandez

Yohansa Fernandez — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 05:54:57 +0000

After reading this article it is interesting how easy it is to compare Egyptians to the Africans we read in previous articles because just as they kept their history written so did Africa and hence provided them with the oppurtunity to be recognized as intellectual.

By: Matt Landau

Matt Landau — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 05:45:08 +0000

I like how they talked about Homer because I remember in high school reading The Odyessy and talking about the existance of Homer and who he really was

By: Krystal Velez

Krystal Velez — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 04:43:34 +0000

Myths may be served as stories passed down and because they are repeated, they are qualified as history. These myths may be misinformation It is important for people to protect their history in order for it to be passed down and be true. I am glad the Egyptians saved their history by writing things down and containing them in libraries, for future findings.

By: Christine Park

Christine Park — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 04:22:13 +0000

I saw the movie “Troy” as well, and I think it all goes back to the notion of white superiority. Hollywood is predominantly white, and no matter what, a movie is a movie. You can’t take it for what it is, even if the movie is based on actual events or a historical event.