Exclusive to Encarta Africana 2000 is this collection of seven videos featuring testimonials on various topics from noted individuals from academia, politics, entertainment, literature and music. New to this version is a clip of Gen. Colin Powell, retired chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, highlighting the proud history of African-Americans in the U.S. military. This detailed, interactive timeline is a scrolling multimedia presentation of nine periods of black history from 4 million BCE to the present. Historic sites in Africa. Captivating virtual tours.
Users can tour eight locations noted for their significance to African history.
New to Encarta Africana 2000 are interactive visual tours of the Serengeti Plain and Great Zimbabwe, which combine 360-degree views, video, still images and written content. Educational tools for students and teachers. The content in Encarta Africana 2000 offers students and educators in-depth knowledge about African history and culture. With today's multicultural studies, it is an essential reference tool for school and home libraries. More than 800 integrated Web links allow users with Internet access to perform simple, quick searches that encourage further research and exploration.